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Kraft Heinz Voluntarily Recalls Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip Over Botulism Fears

(CBS) -- Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 7,000 cases of its Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip, because of a risk of botulism.

In an announcement on the Chicago-based company's website, Kraft Heinz said the cases of cheese dip were being recalled due to signs of product separation, which can create conditions allowing for the growth of clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

Anyone who recently purchased that brand of dip should not use it, eve if it does not look or smell spoiled, according to Kraft.

According to Kraft Heinz, the recall affects cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip sold in 15-ounce glass jars:

Product
Size
Name of 
Product
Packaging
Description
Case Unit 
Best When
Used By 
Code Date
Individual Package 
Best When 
Used By 
Code Date
Individual
Package UPC
Case UPC
15 oz. Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip Glass Jar 27 DEC 2018
23 JAN 2019
27 DEC 2018
23 JAN 2019
021000024490 21000024490
01 NOV 2018
26 DEC 2018
27 DEC 2018
31 OCT 2018 27 DEC 2018
15 oz. Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip Glass Jar 23 JAN 2019 23 JAN 2019 021000024490 21000066900

 

Botulism food poisoning can cause weakness, dizziness, double vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, breathing problems, weak muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation. If you are suffering any such symptoms, you should seek immediate medical attention.

Kraft Heinz said there have been no complaints of illness so far connected to the recall.

"We deeply regret this situation and apologize to any consumers we have disappointed," the company said in a statement.

Anyone who bought cheese dip included in the recall should not eat it, and may return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. You also can call Kraft Heinz at 1-800-310-3704 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern, for a full refund.

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