CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists COM recalled
Houdini is recalling The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists COM 659, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 9 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-1394-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75933
- Recalling firm
- Houdini, Fullerton, CA
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 9 Dec 2016
- FDA classified
- 1 Feb 2017
- Reported
- 8 Feb 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 9 Dec 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Feb 2017 | Classified by FDA | +54 days |
| 8 Feb 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
Potential 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
The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists, 7 ounces COM 659 SKU# 54002-3, SKU#54087-0
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following; nationwide including Puerto Rico.
Questions about this recall
Is The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists COM 659 recalled?
Yes. Houdini recalled The Executive with Houdini Blue Cheese Twists COM 659 on 9 Dec 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1394-2017.
Why was it recalled?
Potential Salmonella contamination.
Which lots are affected?
LC442525, LC442751, LC443675
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution to the following; nationwide including Puerto Rico.
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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