Mac and Cheese Recall: Thousands of Boxes Pulled Due to Metal Contamination—Check Your Freezer!

A popular frozen comfort food is being pulled from shelves due to potential contamination concerns. Feel Good Foods LLC, a gluten-free frozen food brand, has issued a voluntary recall for 4,246 cases of its Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), they may contain small pieces of metal. 

The recall, which was first announced on February 5, was recently classified as a Class II recall, indicating a moderate health risk for consumers. Here’s what to know and how to stay safe.

Details on the macaroni and cheese recall

If you have Feel Good Foods’ Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites at home, check the following identifying details on the packaging, which comes in 8-ounce boxes:

• UPC: 8-99039-00280-8
• Lot codes: 24354AV1 or 24355AV1
• Best by dates: 6/19/26 or 6/20/26

A photo of the recalled product can be found on the Feel Good Foods website for further reference. 

The affected gluten-free Three Cheese Mac & Cheese Bites were distributed nationwide and sold at major retailers. This includes Target, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh, Wegmans and Sprouts. Regional grocery stores also carried the product. 

What is a Class II recall?

The FDA categorizes food recalls into three risk levels. A Class I recall, like a recent one for ice cream, represents the most severe risk, where consuming the product could lead to serious health consequences or even death. Class III recalls are the least severe and generally involve products that violate FDA regulations but are unlikely to cause adverse health effects.

A Class II recall, like the one affecting Feel Good Foods, falls in between. According to the FDA, this classification is used when consuming or being exposed to the affected product may cause“temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences” or “the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.” In this case, ingesting small pieces of metal could potentially result in minor injuries, such as cuts to the mouth, throat or digestive tract, or other discomforts, like tooth damage.

Food recalls happen for various reasons, including contamination with bacteria, allergens or foreign materials. 

What should you do if you have a recalled product?

If you’ve purchased the recalled frozen mac and cheese bites, you should discard the product. Or, return it to the store for a refund or exchange. You can also contact Feel Good Foods with any questions. 

If you suspect you’ve consumed a contaminated product and experience any unusual symptoms, seek medical attention.

To stay informed about the latest recalls and protect your health, sign up for FDA recall alerts on the agency’s website. And remember to always check product labels and lot numbers after recall announcements.