CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Meijer Macaroni Salad recalled by Meijer Distribution
Meijer Distribution is recalling Meijer Macaroni Salad, distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 25 Jul 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-2156-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74804
- Recalling firm
- Meijer Distribution, Grand Rapids, MI
- Brand
- Meijer Macaroni
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 25 Jul 2016
- FDA classified
- 14 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 21 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 25 Jul 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +51 days |
| 21 Sep 2016 | 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
salads and sandwiches contain a sourced cooked egg ingredient which tested positive for Salmonella by the supplier.
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
MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 3 LB. plastic retail container
Where it was distributed
IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI
IllinoisIndianaKentuckyMichiganOhioWisconsin
Stores named: Meijer
Questions about this recall
Is Meijer Macaroni Salad recalled?
Yes. Meijer Distribution recalled Meijer Macaroni Salad on 25 Jul 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2156-2016.
Why was it recalled?
salads and sandwiches contain a sourced cooked egg ingredient which tested positive for Salmonella by the supplier.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 0-41250-16060-1 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code dates: 8/21/16, 8/26/16
Where was it sold?
IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, 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 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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