CLASS I Food recall · Reported 18 Jan 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Blue Cheese Snack Seasoning recalled by United Food Ingredients
United Food Ingredients is recalling Blue Cheese Snack Seasoning, distributed in Illinois, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 7 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1232-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75918
- Recalling firm
- United Food Ingredients, Burr Ridge, IL
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 7 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 11 Jan 2017
- Reported
- 18 Jan 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 7 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Jan 2017 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm is recalling Blue Cheese Seasoning due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
United Food Ingredients, Inc. Blue Cheese Snack Seasoning, NET WT. 50.0 lbs., 15W700 South Frontage Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
Where it was distributed
IL, WI
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm is recalling Blue Cheese Seasoning due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.
Which lots are affected?
U1265 Lot # 160615UF407
Where was it sold?
IL, WI
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 75918This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Ranch Seasoning Complete recalled by United Food Ingredients.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Ranch Seasoning Complete recalled by United Food IngredientsRanch | United Food Ingredients | Salmonella | IL, WI |
More recalls from United Food Ingredients
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Ranch Seasoning Complete recalled by United Food IngredientsRanch | United Food Ingredients | Salmonella | IL, WI |
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