Mac and Cheese Recall Announcement – On December 11, 2016, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. recalled their macaroni and cheese cup products containing cheddar cheese seasoning due to the risk of Salmonella contamination.
TreeHouse Mac And Cheese Recall Information
TreeHouse Foods issued the recall after the company was notified that the milk powder, used in product seasoning, may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail stores.
Recalled products include Big Win Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Original Cups, and Cheese Club Express Mac Macaroni & Cheese Dinner. To view product UPC numbers and Best By Dates, please visit FDA TreeHouse Foods Recall Press Release.
Salmonella Information
Salmonella is a bacterium capable of causing a serious and sometimes life-threatening infection known as salmonellosis. One of the most common foodborne illnesses, it can occur when food contaminated by Salmonella is consumed.
Symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning (salmonellosis) may include diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain. Symptoms usually appear within 6 to 72 hours after eating a Salmonella contaminated food.
According to the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) there are an estimated 1.2 million cases in the U.S. each year, with approximately 400 of those cases resulting in death. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to suffer severe illness or Salmonella Complications.
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