The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1768-2024·Announced 2024-09-11

Reser's Asiago Creamed Spinach recalled due to potential spoilage

Reser's Fine Foods recalls Asiago Creamed Spinach due to potential spoilage from temperature abuse during transport. The affected product has a use-by date of August 31, 2024.

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 an FDA Class II voluntary precautionary recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical spoilage from temperature abuse, not a confirmed high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, voluntary precautionary recalls without reported harm qualify as Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Item 71117.02126 Reser's American Classics Asiago Creamed Spinach (12 oz refrigerated packages) due to potential spoilage caused by temperature abuse.

The product was exposed to improper temperatures during shipment due to a malfunctioning refrigeration unit on trailer #184. While no spoilage has been confirmed at this time, the product may have been compromised and could pose a food safety risk if consumed.

The recall affects 12 cases that were further distributed to California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The affected product bears a use-by date of August 31, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those with questions are advised to contact the manufacturer or their retailer.

The recalled product

Product
Item 71117.02126, Reser's American Classics Asiago Creamed Spinach, 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 2024/08/31

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • IL
  • MN
  • ND
  • SD