Listeria Concerns Prompt Precautionary Macaroni And Cheese Recall
According to the FDA, SUPERVALU has announced a voluntarily recall of frozen Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese products because they may have the potential to be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
The products affected by the recall include Culinary Circle Gourmet Macaroni and Cheese (a frozen product) sold in 38 oz. packages with a UPC# of 41130 38704. The products were sold at numerous SUPERVALU-owned stores including Acme, Albertsons, biggs, Cub Foods, Farm Fresh, Hornbacher’s, Jewel-Osco, Lucky, Shaw’s/Star Market, Shop ‘n Save, and Shoppers Food & Pharmacy. Click on the link to view the FDA Recall Release.
It is important to note that there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. Rather, the possibility for contamination was identified through routine microbiological sampling at the manufacturing facility.
In turn, because the safety of its customers is a top priority of the company, SUPERVALUE has elected, in an abundance of caution, to issue a precautionary and voluntary recall of these products. Health officials also remind consumers that thoroughly cooking all raw foods will typically destroy any pathogens that may be present, and render such products safe
Customers who have purchased the affected product can bring it back to their SUPERVALU-owned store for a full refund or exchange.
