MARKETS OF MEIJER SALAD SEASHELL MACARONI Food service

Meijer Distribution, INC recalled MARKETS OF MEIJER SALAD SEASHELL MACARONI 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 Jul 25, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible Salmonella contamination: "salads and sandwiches contain a sourced cooked egg ingredient which tested positive for Salmonella by the supplier." Salmonella is one of the most common causes of U.S. foodborne illness, with symptoms that typically appear within six hours to six days of exposure.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The recall covers 2363 units of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 21, 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.