CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Aug 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
Deli Southwest Cheese Spread Kit, all sizes recalled by The Kroger
The Kroger is recalling Deli Southwest Cheese Spread Kit, all sizes, distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 5 Aug 2020 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-1290-2020
- FDA event ID
- 86203
- Recalling firm
- The Kroger, Cincinnati, OH
- Brand
- Deli Southwest
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Aug 2020
- FDA classified
- 25 Aug 2020
- Reported
- 26 Aug 2020
- 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
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 5 Aug 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 25 Aug 2020 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 26 Aug 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +1 day |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport.
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
DELI SOUTHWEST CHEESE SPREAD KIT in plastic tubs, all sizes.
Where it was distributed
Products were distributed in the following states: AK, AZ, AR, ID, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NV, NM, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, & WY.
AlaskaArkansasArizonaIdahoKentuckyLouisianaMissouriMississippiMontanaNew MexicoNevadaOhioOregonTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWyoming
Stores named: Kroger
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential contamination with Salmonella Newport.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 295408-50000 Sell by dates: 5/22/20 through 8/13/20
Where was it sold?
Products were distributed in the following states: AK, AZ, AR, ID, KY, LA, MS, MO, MT, NV, NM, OH, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, & WY.
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
16 other products · FDA event 86203This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Murray's Chads Smoked Gouda Dip, all sizes recalled by The Kroger.
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