The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1286-2020·Announced 2020-08-26

Kroger Recalls Jarlsberg Dip Tubs Due to Salmonella Newport Risk

The Kroger Co is recalling Jarlsberg Dip in plastic tubs due to potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. Consumers should check sell-by dates and discard or return the product.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

The Kroger Co is voluntarily recalling Jarlsberg Dip in plastic tubs, all sizes, due to potential contamination with Salmonella Newport. The recall involves 8,266 units with UPC 247199-00000 and sell-by dates ranging from May 22, 2020, to August 13, 2020.

The product was distributed in Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their sell-by dates and UPC codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the store of purchase for a refund. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
JARLSBERG DIP in plastic tubs, all sizes.
Manufacturer
The Kroger Co
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
Affected units
8,266

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 (1)

  • UPC: 247199-00000 Sell by dates: 5/22/20 through 8/13/20

Distribution

Distributed in 20 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 17 recalled by The Kroger Co 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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