CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
White Castle Sliders - Cheese Sliders - Cheeseburgers recalled
White Castle Intl is recalling White Castle Sliders - Cheese Sliders - Cheeseburgers. The recall was initiated on 4 Dec 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0438-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84434
- Recalling firm
- White Castle Intl, Columbus, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Dec 2019
- FDA classified
- 24 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 1 Jan 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 4 Dec 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Dec 2019 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 1 Jan 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Products recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
White Castle Sliders - Cheese Sliders - Cheeseburgers UPC 8298801006 (6pk Cheeseburger), UPC 829880116 (16pk Cheeseburger)
Where it was distributed
Product was sent to 52 distribution centers across 24 states.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Products recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Lot #'s: C312, C315, C316, C317, C318, C322, C323, C324, C325
Where was it sold?
Product was sent to 52 distribution centers across 24 states.
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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
2 other products · FDA event 84434This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders recalled | White Castle Intl | Listeria | OH | |
| CLASS II | White Castle Sliders - The Original Slider Hamburgers recalled | White Castle Intl | Listeria | OH |
More recalls from White Castle Intl
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | White Castle Sliders - The Original Slider Hamburgers recalled | White Castle Intl | Listeria | OH |
| Food | CLASS II | White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders recalled | White Castle Intl | Listeria | OH |
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All 1,124| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Family Farmstead Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese recalledFamily Farmstead | Family Farmstead Dairy | E. coli | |
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Family Farmstead Raw Mild Cheddar Cheese recalledFamily Farmstead | Family Farmstead Dairy | E. coli | NJ, NY |
| Food | NOT YET CLASSIFIED | Graziers Raw Milk Sharp Cheddar recalled by Sierra Nevada CheeseGraziers | Sierra Nevada Cheese | E. coli | 13 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Pecorino Toscano D.O.P. Stagionato cheese wheels recalledPecorino Toscano | Elegant Foods | Listeria | WI |
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Sierra Nevada Graziers Monterey Jack, Jalapeno Jack recalledSierra Nevada Graziers | Sierra Nevada Cheese | E. coli | Nationwide |