Reser's Macaroni & Cheese Recalled for Temperature Abuse During Shipment
Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese (12 oz) is recalled because a malfunctioning refrigeration unit caused temperature abuse during shipment, which may cause spoilage.
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 2/5 (Moderate).
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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical—product may become spoiled due to temperature abuse—but no actual contamination or illness has been documented, qualifying this as a voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Item 71117.02123, Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese, a refrigerated product sold in 12-ounce packages. Approximately 18 cases were affected.
A malfunctioning refrigeration unit on trailer #184 caused temperature abuse during shipment. The temperature exposure may cause the product to become spoiled.
The recalled product was distributed in California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Affected packages have Use By dates of September 14, 2024 or September 16, 2024.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Item 71117.02123, Reser's American Classics Macaroni & Cheese, refrigerated product, net wt. 12oz. There are 6 packs per case.
- Manufacturer
- Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Refrigerated Ready-to-Eat
- Affected units
- 18
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 dates: 2024/09/16 2024/09/14
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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