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Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

HomeChef Meal Kits Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination

Agency Publication Date: December 9, 2020
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Summary

The Kroger Co. is recalling approximately 43,646 HomeChef meal kits because a supplier-provided pretzel breading ingredient may be contaminated with Listeria. The recall includes three specific meal kit varieties sold in various sizes and configurations. Consumers should check their packaging for expiration dates between November 11 and November 13, 2020.

Risk

The pretzel breading used in these kits tested suspect for Listeria species. If consumed, this bacteria can cause listeriosis, a serious infection that primarily affects older adults, persons with weakened immune systems, and pregnant women and their newborns.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your meal kit packaging for the following identifying details: 'One-Sheet Pretzel-Crusted Chicken' (UPC 812071030592, Exp 11/13/20), 'Buffalo Pretzel Chicken Breast' (UPC 840134362403, Exp 11/11/20), or 'Steak and Walnut-Green Onion Sauce' (UPC 840134300313, Exp 11/11/20).
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: HomeChef Meal kit: One-Sheet Pretzel-Crusted Chicken with roasted broccoli and honey mustard (31.0 OZ / 879g)by HomeChef
Item Code:
13106
UPC Codes:
812071030592
Date Ranges: Expiration date 11/13/20

Recall #: F-0165-2021; Quantity: 2,814 meal kits

Product: HomeChef meal kit: Buffalo Pretzel Chicken Breast with Roasted Cauliflower and Broccoli (29 ounce)by HomeChef
UPC Codes:
840134362403
Date Ranges: Expiration date 11/11/20

Recall #: F-0166-2021; Quantity: 1,080 meal kits

Product: HomeChef meal kit: Steak and Walnut-Green Onion Sauce with roasted potatoes and creamed spinachby HomeChef
Item Code:
12396
UPC Codes:
840134300313
Date Ranges: Expiration date 11/11/20

Recall #: F-0167-2021; Quantity: 39,752 meal kits

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 86735
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: The Kroger Co
Sold By: Kroger; HomeChef
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (2,814 meal kits; 1,080 meal kits; 39,752 meal kits)
Distributed To: 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

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