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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Dec 14, 2019 (7 years ago)

HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese recall

Recalled by Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. · Charlotte, NC, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

The firm received a complaint from one of their customers that the product contained pieces of black plastic in the product.

Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.

What was recalled

HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. 12 oz (340G) keep refrigerated, Distributed by: The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio 45202, UPC 8 12071 03555 9

Quantity: 3,642 trays

Food: Cheese Pasta, rice & grains

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Use By 12/29/2019 Lot Code: 902009

Where it was sold

Georgia Illinois

FDA's distribution note: Product was shipped to GA & IL.

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Bakkavor Foods USA Inc.
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Dec 14, 2019
In FDA report of
Jan 22, 2020
Terminated
Feb 10, 2022
FDA recall number
F-0497-2020 · event 84515
Official record
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