Dollar General Fries Recall Issued FDA Risk Warning

A recall of fries due to potential temperature abuse during shipping has been issued the second-highest risk classification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ).

Dollar General Corporation, headquartered in Tennessee, issued a voluntary recall for numerous products on July 14 due to temperature excursion in one of its shipping trailers. The FDA later issued a Class II risk classification for the recall on August 6.

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Why It Matters

Temperature abuse of food is dangerous because it can allow harmful bacteria to multiply rapidly, potentially leading to foodborne illnesses.

Bacteria grows most rapidly in temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 140F, which is ofte