Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Recall #F-0525-2018 · Initiated 2017-12-21

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What happened

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling certain string cheese and part skim mozzarella products sold under multiple store brands because some packages have an off odor or off taste. The recalled products were distributed across 13 states.

Who is at risk

While anyone who consumed affected cheese may experience taste or odor issues, this recall poses no known serious health risk to consumers.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled products listed by brand (Fit & Active, LIDL, Market Pantry, or AHOLD) with the specified package sizes and UPC codes. If you have any of these items, discard them or return them to your store for a refund.

Product

Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under the following brands and package sizes: 1. Fit & Active, 10 oz,., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 041498-190293; 2. LIDL, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. BEST BY 29MAR18L3 3. Market Pantry, 5 oz,., 6 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-116951 4. Market Pantry, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-118122; 5. AHOLD, 8 oz., 8 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-152757; 6. AHOLD 16 oz., 16 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-129667; 7. AHOLD, 24 oz., 24 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-044823.

Reason for recall

cheese has an off odor / off taste.

Quantity affected

36,071 lbs.

Distribution

CA, FL, IA, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI

Lot / code info

1. Fit & Active BEST BY 26MAR18G1, BEST BY 05APR18G1, BEST BY 05APR18G2, BEST BY 05APR18G3. 2. LIDL BEST BY 29MAR18L3 3. Market Pantry 5 oz.. USE BY 05APR2018 L3 4. Market Pantry 10 oz., USE BY 05APR2018 L3 5. AHOLD 8 oz. USE BY 04052018 L3 6. AHOLD 16 oz. USE BY 04052018 L3 7. AHOLD 24 oz.USE BY 04052018 L3

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2018-05-31