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Class III Recall

HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, with Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers & Onions, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-33063 8. R

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class III for HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, with Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers & Onions, Net Wt 32 o by Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.. Reason: Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to labeled refrigeration requirements varying on finish.

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1533-2023

Action Date

2023-09-27

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, with Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers & Onions, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-33063 8. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204

Lot/Code Info: Use by Date and earlier: 1/20/2024

Quantity Affected: 7,218,700 lbs. total

Reason for Recall

Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to labeled refrigeration requirements varying on finished product labels.

Distribution

AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-08-11

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.

This was one of 52 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class III recall?

A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. have FDA actions?

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1533-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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