The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1766-2024·Announced 2024-09-11

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.

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: 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.
Hazard
  • spoilage
  • temperature-abuse

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

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • IL
  • MN
  • ND
  • SD