Ducal Prepared Sauce Queso Recalled for pH Above 4.4
Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A. is recalling Ducal Brand Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese because lab analysis detected a pH greater than 4.4.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score involving low-risk contamination or labeling issues.
Plain-English summary
Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A. is recalling Ducal Brand Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese, 4 oz pouches, because laboratory analysis detected the product's pH to be greater than 4.4. The product is a Central American product made in Guatemala.
The recalled product is identified by UPC 088313-08328-6 and lot codes 27 LOTE-05-2014 or 22 LOTE-05-2014. A total of 84 cases were distributed from Goya Foods of Texas to retail outlets in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Colorado, and Tennessee. Each case contained four paperboard cartons, and each carton held 12 four-ounce pouches.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot codes and UPC listed above. If they have the product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or retailer for instructions on disposal or refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ducal Brand Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese, UPC 088313-08328-6, Net Wt 4 oz, Product of Guatemala, C.A. Central American product made with quality by: Industrias Alimenticias Kern's Y/Cia, S.C.A., Km. 6 1/2 Carretera al Atlantico. Reg. D.G.R.V.C.S.D.R.C.A. B 658 The product was…
- Manufacturer
- Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A.
- Category
- Food — Sauces
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 84
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)
- 27 LOTE-05-2014 or 22 LOTE-05-2014
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