The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1394-2017·Announced 2017-02-08

Houdini Blue Cheese Twists Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Houdini Inc. is recalling The Executive with Houdini 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors, as it indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Houdini Inc. is recalling The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists, 7 ounces, due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall involves 6,371 baskets of the product, identified by SKU# 54002-3 and SKU#54087-0, with lot codes LC442525, LC442751, and LC443675.

The product was distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 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 pantries for the specific lot codes and SKUs listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal or return are provided in the source text beyond the standard recall protocol.

The recalled product

Product
The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists, 7 ounces COM 659 SKU# 54002-3, SKU#54087-0
Manufacturer
Houdini Inc.
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
Affected units
6,371

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 (3)

  • LC442525
  • LC442751
  • LC443675

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 →

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