Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. recalls HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. 12 oz (340G) keep refrigerated, Distributed by: The Kroger Co.,
Bakkavor Foods USA recalls 12oz baked mac and cheese due to black plastic pieces found in product. Consumers should check UPC 8 12071 03555 9 for affected items.
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The firm received a complaint from one of their customers that the product contained pieces of black plastic in the product.
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What happened, in plain English
Bakkavor Foods is recalling 12-ounce baked macaroni and cheese products after one customer reported finding black plastic pieces in the product. This could pose a choking hazard if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16155-bakkavor-foods-home-chef-heat-eat-baked-mac-and-cheese.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16155-bakkavor-foods-home-chef-heat-eat-baked-mac-and-cheese · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0497-2020
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“Bakkavor Foods Home Chef Heat & Eat Baked Mac and Cheese Recall: Black Plastic Pieces Found.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16155-bakkavor-foods-home-chef-heat-eat-baked-mac-and-cheese. Based on FDA recall #F-0497-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0497-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains pieces of black plastic that could be ingested by consumers, potentially causing choking or internal injury. This is a minor hazard as only one customer reported the issue and the product was not intended to be consumed with plastic pieces.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the Home Chef Heat & Eat Baked Macaroni & Cheese (12 oz) from The Kroger Co. between the product's distribution date and December 29, 2019. Children and those with young children are at slightly higher risk due to choking hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Home Chef Heat & Eat Baked Macaroni & Cheese' with a net weight of 12 oz (340g) on the label. The UPC code is 8 12071 03555 9. The product was distributed by The Kroger Co. and had a use-by date of December 29, 2019.
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Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. recalls HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. 12 oz (340G) keep refrigerated, Distributed by: The Kroger Co.- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC code 8 12071 03555 9 on the product label to confirm it is affected.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The product is safe to eat if it does not contain black plastic pieces. However, the recall was initiated after one customer reported finding plastic pieces, so it's recommended to check the product before consumption.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the UPC code 8 12071 03555 9 on the product label. The product was distributed by The Kroger Co. and had a use-by date of December 29, 2019.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
The recall does not require immediate action, but you should check the product for black plastic pieces before consumption. If you find plastic pieces, discard the product.
Contact Bakkavor Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bakkavor Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0497-2020 — Bakkavor Foods Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. recalls HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. Hello, I own a Bakkavor Foods USA Inc. recalls HOME CHEF HEAT & EAT Baked Macaroni & Cheese NET WT. 12 oz (340G) keep refrigerated, Distributed by: The Kroger Co. that is covered by recall F-0497-2020 from Bakkavor Foods. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0497-2020 (December 14, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0497-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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