CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Jan 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders recalled
White Castle Intl is recalling White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno 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-0440-2020
- 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 - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno Cheeseburgers, UPC 8298801106 (6pk Jalapeno Cheeseburger)
Where it was distributed
Product was sent to 52 distribution centers across 24 states.
Questions about this recall
Is White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno Cheeseburgers recalled?
Yes. White Castle Intl recalled White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno Cheeseburgers on 4 Dec 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0440-2020.
Why was it recalled?
Products recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Which lots are affected?
Lot #'s: J316
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 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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All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | White Castle Sliders - Cheese Sliders - Cheeseburgers recalled | White Castle Intl | Listeria | OH |
| Food | CLASS II | White Castle Sliders - The Original Slider Hamburgers recalled | White Castle Intl | Listeria | OH |
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