The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1772-2024·Announced 2024-09-11

Reser's Egg Salad Recalled Due to Temperature Abuse During Shipping

Reser's American Classics Egg Salad has been recalled due to potential spoilage caused by temperature abuse from a malfunctioning refrigeration unit. The affected product was distributed in five states.

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 recall with no reported illnesses or injuries and no confirmed contamination. The product may become spoiled due to temperature abuse, representing a precautionary measure rather than a confirmed specific pathogen or known harm. This aligns with the Moderate (2) classification for precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling Item 71117.11356 Reser's American Classics Egg Salad, a refrigerated ready-to-eat product sold in 12-ounce packages. The recall affects 42 cases of the product.

The recall was initiated because the product may have become spoiled due to temperature abuse. During shipping, a refrigeration unit on one delivery trailer malfunctioned, potentially exposing the product to improper temperatures and causing spoilage.

The affected product was distributed in California, Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The product carried a Use By date of August 23, 2024.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who have the affected product should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled product

Product
Item 71117.11356, Reser's American Classics Egg Salad, 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 2024/08/23

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • IL
  • MN
  • ND
  • SD