Target Recalls Gardein Beefless Ground Due to Temperature Control Failure
Target is recalling 2,652 units of Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground in Hawaii because a shipping container was not held at the proper temperature, potentially allowing contamination.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score under the rubric, particularly given the potential for pathogen contamination due to temperature abuse.
Plain-English summary
Target Corporation is recalling 2,652 retail units of Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground 13.8oz (UPC: 842234000988, Target item number: 270-3-9). The recall is limited to products purchased at Target store T2780 in Honolulu, Hawaii, between March 23 and March 27, 2018.
The recall was initiated because a shipping container transporting the product from California to Hawaii was not held at the proper temperature. This temperature failure could have allowed the food items to become contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens.
Consumers who purchased this specific product at the identified store during the specified dates should stop using it and return it to the store for a refund. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gardein Ultimate Beefless Ground 13.8oz UPC: 842234000988 Target item number: 270-3-9
- Manufacturer
- Target Corporation
- 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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