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7,000 cases of Taco Bell cheese dip recalled (it could cause botulism)

Orange County Register - 7/25/2018

July 25--If you're a fan of melted queso dip and have a jar in the pantry, go get it.

If the label reads Taco Bell, take note. Kraft Heinz Foods Co. is recalling 7,000 cases of Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso after a batch showed signs of separation, which can lead to the growth of a dangerous bacteria called Clostridium botulinum.

Check the sell-by dates on your Taco Bell queso. Some 7,000 cases distributed to retailers are being recalled. (Photo courtesy of the FDA)

The bacteria causes botulism, a serious and sometimes fatal form of food poisoning.

The recall was announced Monday, July 24 by the Food and Drug Administration. The cheese dip was made and distributed by Kraft Heinz, not the Irvine-based fast-food chain.

The FDA notes there have been no consumer complaints or reports of illness so far, but here are the symptoms of botulism:

* General weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing.

* Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.

If you have eaten the Taco Bell queso and are experiencing those symptoms, seek medical attention right away.

The affected batches are all 15-ounce glass jars labeled Taco Bell Salsa Con Queso Mild Cheese Dip with "best used by" dates of Oct. 31, 2018, Nov. 1, 2018, Dec. 26, 2018, Dec. 27, 2018, and Jan. 23, 2019.

If you haven't eaten the queso, the FDA says return it to the store where you bought it for an exchange or full refund. You also can call the company at 1-800-310-3704 with questions from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday for a full refund.

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