HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso Recalled Due to Conflicting Refrigeration Labels
HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso is recalled for conflicting refrigeration labels that may cause improper storage. Over 7.2 million pounds were distributed across 32 states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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: FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard consists of conflicting refrigeration labels that may lead to improper storage, classified as a labeling error per the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, a refrigerated pasteurized process cheese product manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese, Inc., is being recalled due to conflicting refrigeration instructions on product labels. The varying label requirements may cause consumers to store the product at improper temperatures, potentially compromising food safety.
The recalled product is a 32-ounce package with UPC 0-41220-33063-8 and a use-by date of 1/20/2024 or earlier. Approximately 7.2 million pounds were distributed to retailers in 32 states.
Consumers who have purchased this product should verify the refrigeration instructions on their package. If instructions are unclear or the product may have been stored improperly, discard it. To date, no illnesses have been reported associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, with Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers & Onions, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-33063 8. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204
- Manufacturer
- Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
- Hazard
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)
- Use by Date and earlier: 1/20/2024
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by Great Lakes Cheese, 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.
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