The FDA announced on May 17, 2024, that Reser's Fine Foods is recalling Macaroni Salad because the bottom container is mislabeled with ingredients for Coleslaw, which does not declare wheat. Consumers who purchased the product should check their labels and contact the company for a refund.
How to tell if you have it
- Brand: Reser's Fine Foods
- Product: Macaroni Salad
- Net Wt: 32oz. (2lbs) 907 g
- USE BY JUN/03/24 30 HH:MM:SS
- Sold by Aldi, Batavia, IL.
- Distributed in AL, CT, FL, GA, LA, MA, MS, NC, NH, NY, RI, SC, TN, VA, and VT
The hazard
The product poses an undeclared wheat hazard because the label incorrectly lists Coleslaw ingredients instead of Macaroni Salad ingredients. The FDA stated that pasta is visible through the clear plastic package, but the mislabeling fails to alert consumers with wheat allergies.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Reser's Fine Foods has issued 17 other recalls since December 1, 2015. Recent brand recalls include a June 25, 2026 pasta salad recall for hidden allergens and a January 30, 2026 tuna salad mislabeling incident involving an undeclared fish allergen. Other recent recalls of similar products include Coco's Italian Market Fettuccini Alfredo Recall (February 3, 2026), BEF Foods Park St. Deli Macaroni & Cheese Recall (March 23, 2026), and Dreamland Zaatar Chickpea Salad Recall (February 25, 2026).