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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-1284-2018/FDA enforcement
Target Corporation·Food·Mar 27, 2018

Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese 10oz

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Shipping container from CA to HI was not held at proper temperature which could cause food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A process failure may have allowed harmful bacteria to survive in a product that is meant to be safe.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAHIMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTarget Corporation
Recalling firmTarget CorporationMinneapolis, MN, United States
UPC / barcodes
13800188052
Lot / date codes
  • All product purchased at Target store T2780, Honolulu, HI from March 23 through March 27, 2018.
Distribution area
HI

HI

United States

Quantity affected2652 retail units total
Recall initiationFDA report date: May 9, 2018
FDA recall numberF-1284-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Target Corporation initiated this food recall on March 27, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Shipping container from CA to HI was not held at proper temperature which could cause food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens. The FDA report lists distribution as: HI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Shipping container from CA to HI was not held at proper temperature which could cause food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens

Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese 10oz was made or distributed by Target Corporation in Minneapolis, MN, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1284-2018, dated May 9, 2018.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a process failure may have allowed harmful bacteria to survive in a product that is meant to be safe.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese 10oz recall?

Target Corporation recalled Lean Cuisine Favorites Macaroni and Cheese 10oz in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1284-2018. Shipping container from CA to HI was not held at proper temperature which could cause food items to be contaminated with spoilage organisms or pathogens

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Target Corporation recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1284-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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