The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc — Class I: Aramark Cheese Sauce New & Improved, 25 lb., packaged in a tied poly bag and packed 2 bags
The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc has initiated a Class I recall for 'Aramark Cheese Sauce New & Improved' due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to a dry milk powder ingredient provided by a supplier.
This recall affects The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc, foodservice providers using Aramark brand cheese sauce, and quality assurance personnel responsible for ingredient supplier qualification.
A Class I designation indicates the FDA's assessment of a high risk for serious adverse health consequences or death. This situation highlights the critical regulatory risk of downstream contamination, where a raw material supplier's failure impacts the compliance status of the finished product manufacturer. Operations may need to review supplier verification programs to prevent similar issues with dehydrated dairy ingredients.
Quality teams should immediately verify if this specific UPC is in their inventory, isolate affected lots, and conduct a trace-back exercise to determine if this contaminated milk powder was utilized in other product formulations. Supply chain departments should evaluate the reliability of the third-party dry milk supplier mentioned in the source.
Class I. Reason: Product contains dry milk powder ingredient recalled by the supplier due to potential Salmonella contamination. Product: Aramark Cheese Sauce New & Improved, 25 lb., packaged in a tied poly bag and packed 2 bags per case, UPC 0039954925121. Firm: The Coffee Connexion Co., Inc (Lebanon TN United States). Status: Ongoing.
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