The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1767-2024·Announced 2024-09-11

Refrigerated Macaroni & Cheese Recalled for Potential Spoilage from Temperature Abuse

Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese White Cheddar (12oz) is recalled due to potential spoilage caused by temperature abuse during distribution. Consumers should discard affected packages.

What this means for you

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: This is a voluntary precautionary recall of an FDA Class II product with no reported illnesses or hospitalizations. The hazard—potential spoilage from temperature abuse—is a low-risk contamination concern typical of precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese White Cheddar, a refrigerated product in 12oz packages, is being recalled due to potential spoilage. The spoilage risk resulted from a malfunctioning refrigeration unit on a shipping trailer used during distribution.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, with a Use By date of September 11, 2024. Consumers who purchased this item should discard it rather than consume it.

No illnesses have been reported to date. For questions about this recall, contact the retailer or Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. directly.

The recalled product

Product
Item 71117.02009, Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese White Cheddar, 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 2024/09/11

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • IL
  • MN
  • ND
  • SD