Target Recalls Cool Whip Whipped Topping Due to Temperature Control Issues
Target is recalling 2,652 units of Cool Whip 80z Whipped Topping sold in Honolulu, HI, because the shipping container was not held at the proper temperature, posing a risk of contamination.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential contamination with spoilage organisms or pathogens due to temperature abuse, which fits the criteria for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported illness.
Plain-English summary
Target Corporation is recalling 2,652 retail units of Cool Whip 80z Whipped Topping (UPC: 43000009536) in Hawaii. The recall affects product purchased at Target store T2780 in Honolulu, HI, between March 23 and March 27, 2018.
The recall was initiated because the shipping container transporting the product from California to Hawaii was not held at the proper temperature. This temperature failure could cause the food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Consumers who purchased this product during the specified dates at the specified location should stop using it and return it to the store for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- COOL WHIP 80Z WHIPPED TOPPING UPC: 43000009536 288-9-16 Target item number:
- Manufacturer
- Target Corporation
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Frozen Desserts
- Affected units
- 2,652
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (4)
- All product purchased at Target store T2780
- Honolulu
- HI from March 23 through March 27
- 2018.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 199 recalled by Target Corporation under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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