TreeHouse Foods Announces Voluntary Product Recall Due to Possible Health Risk

Oak Brook, IL – TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) today announced a voluntary recall of certain macaroni and cheese cup products containing cheddar cheese seasoning which may be contaminated with Salmonella.

This follows notification from our supplier that the milk powder used in the seasoning has the potential for Salmonella contamination.

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Most individuals recover without treatment. In some cases, diarrhea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. The elderly, infants, and those with impaired immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness.

Product was distributed nationwide through retail stores. The following products are affected by this recall:

Description	UPC	Best By Date
Big Win Original Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	001182258403	10/25/2017
Cheese Club Express Mac Macaroni & Cheese Dinner	004149817167	11/3/2017 11/4/2017 11/18/2017 11/22/2017 10/20/2017 10/21/2017 10/23/2017 10/29/2017 11/1/2017 11/2/2017 11/11/2017 11/16/2017 11/17/2017 11/22/2017 11/23/2017 11/28/2017
Great Value Macaroni & Cheese Original Cups	007874208249	10/22/2017 10/19/2017 10/27/2017 10/28/2017 11/3/2017 11/7/2017 11/18/2017 11/20/2017 11/21/2017

No illnesses have been reported to date.

Pictures of the products are attached to this press release.

Consumers who have purchased any of the above products are urged to dispose of or return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with any questions may call 1.800.756.5781, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (CST).

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* We believe that none of the products being recalled were processed or offered through the Feeding America national office.

For full details on the recall, including product photos, please visit this FDA web page.