Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs A nationwide recall for a macaroni and cheese snack has been issued a Class II risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Feel Good Foods Inc., a New York based company, issued a voluntary recall for thousands of cases of its Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites on February 5 due to the possible presence of metal pieces.Newsweek has contacted Feel Good Foods Inc. for comment.
A stock image of macaroni and cheese. A nationwide recall for a macaroni and cheese snack has been issued a Class II risk classification by the FDA.
A stock image of macaroni and cheese. A nationwide recall for a macaroni and cheese snack has been issued a Class II risk classification by the FDA.
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Why It MattersSmall pieces of metal could be a choking hazard, damage the digestive tract when swallowed or damage teeth when chewed.According to the FDA, a Class II recall represents a situation where “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.”The most serious risk classification is Class I, which refers to situations in which “there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.”Meanwhile, the lowest classification is Class III, which is defined as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”What To KnowFeel Good Foods Inc. issued its recall for 4246 cases of its Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites due to the possible presence of foreign objects—metal pieces.The products, which were distributed nationwide, are packaged in yellow cartons and have a net weight of 8 oz.They have “best by” dates of June 19 and 20, 2026. The lot numbers are 24354AV1 and 24355AV1, and the UPC code is 899039002808.The FDA issued its Class II risk classification on February 19.
What People Are SayingThe FDA told Newsweek previously: “Most recalls in the U.S. are carried out voluntarily by the product manufacturer and when a company issues a public warning, typically via news release, to inform the public of a voluntary product recall, the FDA shares that release on our website as a public service.”The FDA’s role during a voluntary, firm-initiated, recall is to review the recall strategy, evaluate the health hazard presented by the product, monitor the recall, and as appropriate alert the public and other companies in the supply chain about the recall.”What Happens NextThe recall is listed as ongoing. The FDA and Feel Good Foods Inc. will continue to monitor the impact of the potential foreign object contamination and whether any adverse reactions are reported.Do you have a story we should be covering? Do you have any questions about this article? Contact [email protected]
