Louisa Food Products, Inc., based in St. Louis, Missouri, has issued a voluntary recall for a select lot of its Breaded Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Bites after an ingredient from a supplier was found to be potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified this as a Class II risk—indicating a possibility of temporary or medically reversible health issues, with a low chance of serious harm.
Recall Details:
The affected product is Breaded Jalapeño Mac & Cheese Bites (Item No. 90935, Lot Code 2407092), with 819 cases recalled. The recalled batches were distributed to retail locations in Delaware and Illinois. No illnesses have been reported so far, and all recalled cases have been located, isolated, and are awaiting proper disposal.
Health Risk Information:
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria capable of surviving and multiplying at refrigerated temperatures. While healthy individuals may experience mild symptoms such as fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and muscle aches lasting 1–3 days, vulnerable groups face greater dangers. These include:
Pregnant women, where infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, or severe illness in newborns.
Older adults, young children, and people with weakened immune systems, where it can lead to serious infections like meningitis, septicemia, or even death.
Symptoms of severe infection include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions. Anyone in high-risk groups who has consumed the product should monitor for symptoms and seek medical attention promptly if they appear.
Company Statement:
Louisa Food Products emphasized that the recall is precautionary, stemming from a supplier’s breadcrumb ingredient recall. The company is working closely with the supplier to address the root cause and strengthen preventive measures.
What Consumers Should Do:
Consumers who purchased the affected lot should not consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase or dispose of it safely.
Source: US FDA