Minnesota Macaroni and Cheese Recall: What You Need to Know

What Happened?

Golden Valley-based Annie’s Homegrown issued an urgent recall on certain varieties of their gluten-free macaroni and cheese products in Minnesota due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall specifically affects 7.25-ounce boxes of Annie’s Homegrown Gluten-Free Shells & Creamy Sauce with a “best by” date of March 8, 2023, and UPC code 30667342511. The recall was initiated after routine testing detected the presence of Salmonella in a sample of the product.

What is Salmonella?

Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms of a Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, vomiting, fever, stomach cramps, and headaches. In severe cases, Salmonella can lead to hospitalization and even death.

What Should You Do?

If you have any of the affected Annie’s Homegrown Gluten-Free Shells & Creamy Sauce products in your possession, you should immediately discard them and contact Annie’s Homegrown for a full refund. You can reach the company at 1-800-288-1089 or visit their website at www.annies.com.

How to Prevent Salmonella Infection

To prevent Salmonella infection, it is important to practice good food safety habits, such as: - Washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food. - Cooking meat, poultry, and eggs to a safe internal temperature. - Avoiding raw or undercooked animal products. - Washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly before eating them. - Avoiding cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods. - Keeping your kitchen clean and sanitized.

Additional Information

For more information about the recall, you can visit the Annie’s Homegrown website at www.annies.com or the FDA website at www.fda.gov. If you have any concerns about Salmonella infection, you should contact your healthcare provider immediately.