Pre-packaged gift baskets might be a no-brainer gift idea for all of your holiday obligations, but be careful what's inside. Several gift baskets sold at Costco, Sam's Club, T.J. Maxx, Marshall's and Home Goods contain Blue Cheese Savory Twists snacks that are being recalled for potential Salmonella contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Traces of Salmonella were found at the manufacturing facility where the Blue Cheese Twists are made, and although they didn't find any bacteria on the actual products, they're taking precautionary measures. Just last week, several mac and cheese products were recalled because the powdered cheese contained Salmonella, so it's better to be safe than sorry. To date, the company that makes the Blue Cheese Savory Twists, Houdini Inc., hasn't received any reports of illness or injury.
Even though the other foods inside the baskets are totally safe, the whole basket's gotta go in order to keep the recalled snack from consumers. Throw away the Blue Cheese Twists immediately, and if you gave one of these baskets as a gift, let the recipient know ASAP.
Here are the names of the baskets being recalled, and the lot numbers of the Blue Cheese Twists. The recall impacts gift baskets that were bought or shipped from September 1, 2016 to December 12, 2016 — so it's several. There's a chance the Blue Cheese Twists in your basket aren't part of the recall, so double-check yours:
You won't be able to find these gift baskets on shelves, but spread the word so your holiday gift doesn't make someone sick!
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