Macaroni and Cheese Product Recall: Reser's Fine Foods Issues Warning

Reser's Fine Foods Issues Macaroni and Cheese Product Recall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary recall of Reser's Fine Foods' macaroni and cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious infections in people with weakened immune systems, the elderly, and pregnant women.

The recalled product is Reser's brand frozen Macaroni and Cheese with a "best by" date of July 18, 2023. The product was distributed to retail stores nationwide.

Reser's Fine Foods has urged consumers to discard any recalled product and not to consume it. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the company at 1-888-208-3880.

Symptoms of Listeria Infection

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. In severe cases, Listeria infection can spread to the bloodstream or brain, causing serious illness or even death.

Anyone who has consumed the recalled macaroni and cheese and is experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

Listeria Prevention

To prevent Listeria infection, it is important to practice good food safety practices, such as:

• Washing your hands and surfaces thoroughly
• Cooking food to the proper internal temperature
• Refrigerating food promptly
• Avoiding eating raw or unpasteurized food

Conclusion

The FDA is actively investigating the source of the Listeria contamination in Reser's Fine Foods' macaroni and cheese. The company is cooperating fully with the investigation and has taken steps to prevent further contamination.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should discard it and not consume it. They should also contact their healthcare provider if they have any concerns about Listeria infection.