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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Velveeta and Other Frozen and Refrigerated Foods Recalled for Temperature Abuse

Agency Publication Date: December 12, 2023
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Summary

Ben E Keith Foods - Fort Worth has recalled 1,721 cases of various frozen and refrigerated food products because they were transported in a trailer that failed to maintain proper temperatures. The recall includes a wide variety of items such as Velveeta cheese, raw shrimp, tilapia, ahi tuna, milk, frozen vegetables, breads, and appetizers like jalapeño poppers and onion rings. Consuming food that has been temperature abused can lead to the growth of harmful bacteria. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Risk

The failure to maintain proper frozen or refrigerated temperatures can allow for the growth of pathogens, which may cause foodborne illness. This is particularly hazardous for perishable items like raw seafood, dairy products, and processed meats.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 1,721 cases of various frozen and refrigerated products distributed by Ben E Keith Foods, including Tilapia, Ahi Tuna, raw shrimp, homogenized milk, Velveeta cheese loaves, mild cheddar slices, battered mozzarella sticks, lemons, sliced strawberries, and a variety of frozen vegetables and appetizers.
  2. Check the Affected Products section below for the full list of item types and recall numbers to determine if your product is included.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Ben E Keith Foods - Fort Worth for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: TILAPIA FILLET 5-7 OZ BLSL, TUNA LOIN AHI 3-5LB
Variants: 5-7 oz, 3-5lb
Item Code:
F-0570-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

1721 cases total of various products

Product: SHRIMP RAW P&D WHITE 16-20 CT
Variants: 16-20 CT
Item Code:
F-0571-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

1721 cases total of various products

Product: MILK HOMO GALLON
Variants: Gallon
Item Code:
F-0572-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

1721 cases total of various products

Product: VELVEETA LOAF, CHEDDAR SLICE MILD, and MOZZARELLA STICK BATTEREDby Velveeta
Variants: Loaf, Slice, Stick
Item Code:
F-0573-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

Includes mild cheddar slices and battered mozzarella sticks.

Product: LEMON CHOICE MINI PK 34-44 CT and STRAWBERRY SLICED 4-1
Variants: 34-44 CT, 4-1
Item Code:
F-0574-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

1721 cases total of various products

Product: Various Frozen Appetizers and Vegetables
Variants: Tater Keg Bacon Cheddar Chive, Okra Cut Heavily Breaded IQF, Potato Tater Tots, French Fries SC 3/8 IN, Jalapeño Stuffed w/Cheddar Cheese, Corn Cut, Bean Green Regular Cut, Bean Green Spicy Breaded, Onion Ring Beer Battered 5/8IN, Pickle Fries Breaded, Mushroom Battered
Item Code:
F-0575-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

1721 cases total of various products

Product: BREAD SANDWICH WHITE LOAF, ROLL DINNER HAWAIIAN, and BUN HAMBURGER WHITE 4.5 IN FZN
Variants: White Loaf, Hawaiian Dinner Roll, 4.5 inch Bun
Item Code:
F-0576-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

1721 cases total of various products

Product: DRESSING GREEK FETA
Item Code:
F-0577-2024
Lot Numbers:
unknown

1721 cases total of various products

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93314
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ben E Keith Foods - Fort Worth
Sold By: food services
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 7 products (1721 cases total of various products)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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