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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published December 4, 2019

White Castle Jalapeno Cheese Sliders Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination

White Castle recalls 6-packs of Jalapeno Cheese Sliders due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid these products until notified of a remedy.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0440-2020FoodWhite Castle ›
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Recalling firmWhite Castle Intl555 W Goodale St · Columbus, OH 43215-1104
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White Castle is recalling jalapeno cheese sliders that may contain Listeria monocyt: a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall is because the product was found to have a potential contamination risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16184-white-castle-jalapeno-cheese-sliders-recall-possible-listeria-contamination.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16184-white-castle-jalapeno-cheese-sliders-recall-possible-listeria-contamination · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0440-2020

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“White Castle Jalapeno Cheese Sliders Recall: Possible Listeria Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16184-white-castle-jalapeno-cheese-sliders-recall-possible-listeria-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-0440-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0440-2020%22&limit=1).

White Castle Intl voluntarily recalled Jalapeno Cheese Sliders and Jalapeno Cheeseburgers due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination, the FDA said on Dec. 4, 2019. The recall involves UPC 8298801106 products distributed across 24 states.

How to tell if you have it

  • White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno Cheeseburgers
  • UPC 8298801106 (6pk Jalapeno Cheeseburger)
  • Lot # J316

The hazard

The products were recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA classified the recall as Class II.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Clover Hill Dairy Smoked Pepper Cheese Recall (2026-06-01), Made Fresh Salads Jalapeno Cream Cheese Recall (2026-02-19), and Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta Recall (2026-06-01).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the UPC 8298801106 on the product packaging. The recall includes 6-packs of jalapeno cheese sliders with lot number J316.

  • Brand
    White Castle
  • Product
    White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno Cheeseburgers, UPC 8298801106 (6pk Jalapeno Cheeseburger)
  • Category
    Food
FDA recall event · 3 products

All 3 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Product was sent to 52 distribution centers across 24 states.
Recall numberProduct, codes & lots
F-0438-2020White Castle Sliders - Cheese Sliders - Cheeseburgers UPC 8298801006 (6pk Cheeseburger), UPC 829880116 (16pk Cheeseburger); Lot #'s: C312, C315, C316, C317, C318, C322, C323, C324, C325
F-0439-2020White Castle Sliders - The Original Slider Hamburgers; UPC 8298800006 (6pk Hamburger) UPC 8298800016 (16pk Hamburger) 81,708 6 pack cartons were manufactured 17,142 16 pack cartons were manufactured Lot #'s: H312, H319
F-0440-2020White Castle Sliders - Jalapeno Cheese Sliders - Jalapeno Cheeseburgers, UPC 8298801106 (6pk Jalapeno Cheeseburger); Lot #'s: J316
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the UPC 8298801106 and lot number J316 on the product packaging.

How this recall unfolded

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 8 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Dec 4, 201912. FDA classified it Class II: Dec 24, 201923. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Jan 1, 202034. FDA terminated the recall: Jul 30, 2020420192020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-0440-2020 (December 4, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0440-2020 to see it in context.
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