The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1543-2024·Announced 2024-08-07

Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad recalled due to plastic contamination

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad because some containers may contain plastic foreign material. Consumers in Texas should not consume this product.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for plastic foreign material in food. This physical contamination poses a risk of choking and mouth/throat injury, fitting the High severity category for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad refrigerated product due to the presence of plastic foreign material. The product is packaged in clear square plastic containers with printed white plastic lids, net weight 48oz (3lb/1.36 KG), with UPC 4122003165.

The recalled product was distributed by H-E-B in Texas. The affected containers bear the code "USE BY JUL/26/24" along with plant code and line designator information. Approximately 4,063 cases (24,378 individual containers) are included in this recall.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Those with affected containers should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Hill Country Fare Mustard Potato Salad refrigerated product is packaged in clear square plastic container with printed white plastic lid, net 48oz (3lb) 1.36 KG. UPC 4122003165. Distributed by H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204. There are 6 containers per case.
Manufacturer
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Ready-to-Eat Food
Hazard
  • plastic-contamination
  • choking

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • TX

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