Ducal Prepared Sauce Queso (Kern's) – pH Level Concern (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Ducal Brand Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese, UPC 088313-08328-6, Net Wt 4 oz, Product of Guatemala, C.A. Central American product made with quality by: Industrias Alimenticias Kern's Y/Cia, S.C.A., Km. 6 1/2 Carretera al Atlantico. Reg. D.G.R.V.C.S.D.R.C.A. B 658 The product was shipped in cases each of which included 4 paperboard cartons. Each paper board carton held 12-4 oz pouches.
Brand
Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
27 LOTE-05-2014 or 22 LOTE-05-2014
Products Sold
27 LOTE-05-2014 or 22 LOTE-05-2014
Industrias Alimenticias Kern's y Cia. S.C.A. is recalling Ducal Brand Prepared Sauce Queso/Cheese, UPC 088313-08328-6, Net Wt 4 oz, Product of Guatemala, C.A. due to Lab analysis detected the pH to be greater than 4.4. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lab analysis detected the pH to be greater than 4.4
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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