The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1393-2017·Announced 2017-02-08

Houdini Blue Cheese Twists Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Houdini Inc. is recalling 612 baskets of 7-ounce Blue Cheese Twists due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

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) due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Houdini Inc. is recalling 612 baskets of 7-ounce Houdini Blue Cheese Twists (COM 659, SKU# 54316-1) due to potential Salmonella contamination. The affected product is identified by Lot #LC449614.

The recall covers distribution across the United States, including Puerto Rico. 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 stop using it immediately. They should check their pantries for the specific lot number and product details listed above. If the product is found, consumers should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Metal Basket with Handles with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists, 7 ounces COM 659, SKU# 54316-1
Manufacturer
Houdini Inc.
Affected units
612

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)

  • Lot #LC449614

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 31 recalled by Houdini Inc. 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.

See all 31 products in this recall →