Macaroni Salad Recall: FDA Issues Risk Classification

Macaroni Salad Recall Details

A Walmart macaroni salad recalled over the summer has now been issued a risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Reser's Fine Foods, Inc, based in Kansas, initiated a recall in August for Walmart's Freshness Guaranteed Original Macaroni Salad because of foreign material in the product.

Impact of the Recall

• Recall initiated on August 2, affecting 1,782 tubs.
• Distribution across multiple states: Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas.
• Use-by dates are set for 09/18/2024, UPC codes include 78742 12653 and 78742 02670.
• Two sizes of tubs were impacted: 16oz and 48oz.

FDA Classification Update

The FDA has now classified this recall as a Class II risk as of September 12. A Class II recall indicates that the use of the affected product may cause temporary adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.