Reser's American Classics Scalloped Potatoes Recalled Due to Temperature Abuse
Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Reser's American Classics Scalloped Potatoes because a refrigeration unit malfunction caused temperature abuse during shipment, potentially leading to spoilage. Consumers should not consume this product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving temperature abuse of a refrigerated food product. Temperature abuse of refrigerated foods presents a risk of pathogen growth and spoilage; Class II classification indicates potential for serious health hazards even without reported illnesses to date.
Plain-English summary
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Reser's American Classics Scalloped Potatoes (Item 71117.02008) in 12-ounce packages due to potential spoilage caused by temperature abuse during transportation. A malfunctioning refrigeration unit on a distribution trailer failed to maintain proper temperature control of the product.
The affected product was distributed to retailers in California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The recalled product has a Use By date of September 6, 2024.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, dispose of it or return it to the point of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Item 71117.02008, Reser's American Classics Scalloped Potatoes, refrigerated product, net wt. 12oz. There are 6 packs per case.
- Manufacturer
- Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Refrigerated Foods
- Affected units
- 12
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 2024/09/06
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 14 recalled by Reser's Fine Foods, 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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