Great Value, Thick and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese , NET WT 7.25 OZ (206g), UPC 7874223061, DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

TreeHouse Foods, INC / Bay Valley Foods recalled Great Value, Thick and Creamy Macaroni and Cheese , NET WT 7.25 OZ (206g), UPC 7874223061, DISTRIBUTED BY: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Bentonvill in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jun 6, 2012.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments." Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI,MN, MO, NE, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Oak Brook, IL. The recall covers 20,608 CS of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jul 4, 2012), 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.