Treehouse Foods

Recall #F-2207-2017 · Initiated 2016-12-09

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What happened

Treehouse Foods is recalling certain microwaveable mac and cheese cups because the cheddar cheese seasoning may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness. The recall affects three brands: Big Win, Cheese Club express, and Great Value.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumes these products could potentially get sick, though young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness from Salmonella.

What to do

Check your pantry for the recalled products using the UPC codes listed (11822-58403, 41498-17167, or 78742-08249). Do not eat them—either throw them away or return them to the store where you purchased them for a refund.

Product

Macaroni & Cheese microwaveable cups sold under the following brands: 1. Big Win Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, UPC 11822-58403. 2. Cheese Club express mac Macaroni Cheese Dinner, UPC 41498-17167, 3. Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, UPC 78742-08249.

Reason for recall

Products containing cheddar cheese seasoning which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

Quantity affected

36,455 cases

Distribution

nationwide

Lot / code info

Best By Dates: 1. Big Win: 10/25/2017. 2. Cheese Club Express: 10/20/2017, 10/21/2017, 10/23/2017, 10/29/2017, 11/1/2017, 11/2/2017, 11/3/2017, 11/4/2017, 11/11/2017, 11/16/2017, 11/17/2017, 11/18/2017, 11/22/2017, 11/23/2017, 11/28/2017. 3. Great Value: 10/19/2017, 10/22/2017, 10/27/2017, 10/28/2017, 11/3/2017, 11/7/2017, 11/18/2017, 11/20/2017, 11/21/2017.

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2018-06-14