The Kroger recalls HomeChef meal kit: Buffalo Pretzel Chicken Breast with Roasted… and 2 more: listeria risk
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Recall at a glance
- Recalling company
- The Kroger
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- Reported by FDA
- December 16, 2020
- Recall started
- November 6, 2020
- Risk class
- Class II
- Status (latest data we have)
- Terminated
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Category
- Bakery and snacks
- Reason type
- Listeria
Is my product affected?
Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.
- HomeChef meal kit: Buffalo Pretzel Chicken Breast with Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli. 29 ounce.
Quantity: 1,080 meal kits
Codes: No lot codes used. UPC: 840134362403. Expiration date is 11/11/20. - HomeChef Meal kit:One-Sheet Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with roasted broccoli and honey mustard..31.0 OZ (1 LB 15 OZ) 879g
Quantity: 2,814 meal kits
Codes: No lot codes used. Product number 13106 UPC: 812071030592 Expiration date is 11/13/20 - HomeChef meal kit:Steak and Walnut-Green Onion Sauce with roasted potatoes and creamed spinach.
Quantity: 39,752 meal kits
Codes: No lot codes used. Product number is 12396. UPC: 840134300313. Expiration date is 11/11/20
Where it was distributed
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
What to do
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Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
The Kroger recalled 3 products, including HomeChef meal kit: Buffalo Pretzel Chicken Breast with Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli. 29 ounce..
Why was it recalled?
Supplier provided ingredient (pretzel breading) was SUSPECT for Listeria species, but no further confirmation was performed to confirm the suspect result. Lot number of ingredient in question: 0924032501
What does Class II mean?
FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where was it sold or shipped?
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington…
What should I do if I have this product?
Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.
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