There's no better companion to a summer barbecue than macaroni and cheese, but if you have boxes ready to go, check your refrigerator. The FDA just recalled 58,405 cases, or 525,645 individual packages, of a macaroni and cheese product distributed nationwide.
The affected product comes from BEF Foods, Inc. and includes the “Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese,”
The recall is over the product having undeclared allergen soy lecithin.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as a “Class II” recall, indicating a remote probability of adverse health consequences. This recall level indicates that using this product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
BEF Foods, Inc. distributed the product in stores nationwide, prompting the recall to ensure consumer safety.
PEOPLE Magazine reported the Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese is found exclusively at Aldi, adding, "The pre-made refrigerated side dish, which comes in a 20-oz. container with nine 20-oz. packages per case, is made with cheddar and American cheese, pasta and other ingredients."
Get more information on the recall at Accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=98714.
