Meijer Macaroni Salad Recall: Salmonella Risk in Cooked Egg Ingredient
Meijer recalls 1-lb macaroni salad containers sold between July 20-25, 2016 due to Salmonella contamination in cooked egg ingredient. Consumers should check UPC 0-41250-16058-8 for affected products.
Lower-risk recall
salads and sandwiches contain a sourced cooked egg ingredient which tested positive for Salmonella by the supplier.
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What happened, in plain English
Meijer is recalling 1-pound macaroni salad containers sold in their stores from July 20-25, 2016 because the cooked egg ingredient tested positive for Salmonella. This could cause food poisoning if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23725-meijer-macaroni-salad-recall-salmonella-risk-in-cooked-egg-ingredient.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23725-meijer-macaroni-salad-recall-salmonella-risk-in-cooked-egg-ingredient · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2155-2016
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“Meijer Macaroni Salad Recall: Salmonella Risk in Cooked Egg Ingredient.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23725-meijer-macaroni-salad-recall-salmonella-risk-in-cooked-egg-ingredient. Based on FDA recall #F-2155-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2155-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cooked egg ingredient in the salad tested positive for Salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can cause food poisoning with symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps. The risk is low because the product was recalled early and the contamination was detected by the supplier.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Meijer's 1-lb macaroni salad containers between July 20-25, 2016. People who eat the salad and are at higher risk for foodborne illness should take extra care.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 0-41250-16058-8 on the container. The product was sold in Meijer stores from July 20-25, 2016.
- Brand
Meijer- Product
MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 1 LB. plastic retail container- Category
Food
All 8 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 I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2155-2016 | MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 1 LB. plastic retail container; UPC: 0-41250-16058-8 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code date 8/21/16 | 20169 units |
| F-2156-2016 | MEIJER MACARONI SALAD 3 LB. plastic retail container; UPC: 0-41250-16060-1 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code dates: 8/21/16, 8/26/16 | 27173 units |
| F-2157-2016 | MEIJER POTATO SALAD AMISH 3 LB plastic retail container; UPC: 0-41250-16076-2 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code date: 8/19/16 | 15564 units |
| F-2158-2016 | MARKETS OF MEIJER SALAD SEASHELL MACARONI Food service; UPC: 2-17306-00000-3 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code date: 8/16/16 | 2363 units |
| F-2159-2016 | MARKETS OF MEIJER TUNA SALAD SANDWICH WEDGE 7 OZ EA individual packaged sandwich; UPC: 7-08820-52935-9 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code dates: 7/25/16, 7/26/16, 7/27/16 | 3071 units |
| F-2160-2016 | MARKETS OF MEIJER EGG SALAD SANDWICH 8 OZ EA individual packaged sandwich; UPC: 7-08820-54345-4 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code dates: 7/25/16, 7/26/16, 7/27/16, 7/29/16 | 4131 units |
| F-2161-2016 | MEIJER EGG SALAD SPREAD 12 OZ retail plastic container; UPC: 7-08820-62022-3 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 code date: 8/6/16 | 3533 units |
| F-2162-2016 | MEIJER CHICKEN SALAD SPREAD 12 OZ. retail plastic container; UPC: 7-08820-62033-9 Sold in Meijer stores from 7/20/16 to 7/25/16 8/20/16, 8/24/16 | 3516 units |
What to do — step by step
Check Product UPC
Look for the UPC code 0-41250-16058-8 on the container.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 6 states.
FDA distribution: “IL, IN, KY, MI, OH, WI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not require immediate action beyond checking the UPC code. If you have the product, do not consume it.
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Where this comes from
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-2155-2016 (July 25, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2155-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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