Target Recalls Gardein Modern Chicken Due to Temperature Control Issues
Target is recalling 2,652 units of Gardein 10.5oz Modern Chicken sold in Honolulu, HI, because the shipping container was not held at the proper temperature.
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, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, describing the hazard as a potential for contamination due to temperature issues.
Plain-English summary
Target Corporation is recalling 2,652 retail units of Gardein 10.5oz Modern Chicken (UPC: 842234000742, Target item number: 270-3-85). The recall affects products purchased at Target store T2780 in Honolulu, Hawaii, 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 deviation could cause the food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Consumers who purchased this product at the specified store during the stated dates should stop using it and return it to the store for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- GARDEIN 10.5OZ MNDRN CHICKN UPC: 842234000742 Target item number: 270-3-85
- Manufacturer
- Target Corporation
- Category
- Food — Frozen Foods
- 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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