The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2203-2017·Announced 2017-05-17

Reser's Macaroni Salad Recalled for Undeclared Milk and Soy Allergens

Reser's Fine Foods is recalling American Classics Macaroni Salad because it contains undeclared milk and soy. The product was distributed to wholesalers in 12 states.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product contains undeclared milk and soy."

Plain-English summary

Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling American Classics Macaroni Salad, Net Wt 1 lb. (454 g), UPC 7117.19007. The product is packaged in 16 oz plastic tubs, with 12 tubs per case. The recall involves 529 cases, totaling 6,348 tubs.

The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared milk and soy. These are common food allergens that are not listed on the product label. The product has a use-by date of April 24, 2017.

The product was distributed to wholesalers for retail sale in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin. There was no foreign, government, or military distribution. Consumers should check their pantries for this product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Reser's Fine Foods, American Classics Macaroni Salad, Net Wt 1 lb. (454 g) UPC 7117.19007, packaged in 16 oz plastic tubs, 12 per case. Reser's Fine Foods, Inc. Beaverton, OR 97006.
Manufacturer
Reser's Fine Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
Hazard

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 (2)

  • Use by April 24
  • 2017

Distribution

Distributed in 12 states:

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