Reser's Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Retail package, Net Wt. 8 oz. UPC 0 71117 18224 8. Reser's Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Retail package, Net Wt. 16 oz. UPC 0 71117 19007 6. Reser's Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Retail package, Net Wt. 3 lb. UPC 0 71117 19305 3. Sysco Elbow Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Food Service package, Net wt. 8 lb. UPC 71117 67702
Recalled by Reser's Fine Foods, INC. - Century on Apr 10, 2016
Recall Summary
Reser's Fine Foods, INC. - Century recalled Reser's Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Retail package, Net Wt. 8 oz. in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Apr 10, 2016.
The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Macaroni Refrigerated Salad is recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This product was made with one lot of onion which was recalled by supplier." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY, and British Columbia," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Hillsboro, OR. The recall covers 5665 cases total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 6, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Macaroni Refrigerated Salad is recalled due to a potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This product was made with one lot of onion which was recalled by supplier.
Product Description
Reser's Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Retail package, Net Wt. 8 oz. UPC 0 71117 18224 8. Reser's Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Retail package, Net Wt. 16 oz. UPC 0 71117 19007 6. Reser's Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Retail package, Net Wt. 3 lb. UPC 0 71117 19305 3. Sysco Elbow Macaroni Salad, Refrigerated, Food Service package, Net wt. 8 lb. UPC 71117 67702
Distribution
distributed in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY, and British Columbia.
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.