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Class I
4 C Foods, Corp.
Recall #F-0633-2017 · Initiated 2016-11-15
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
A nationwide recall has been issued for Cento Parmesan Grated Cheese (6 oz jars) because FDA testing found Salmonella contamination in the product. This is considered a serious health risk, which is why the recall is classified as Class I.
Who is at risk
Everyone who consumes this product is at risk, but young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems are more vulnerable to severe illness from Salmonella.
What to do
Check your kitchen for Cento Parmesan Grated Cheese with UPC 70796-90502 (6 oz size). If you have this product, do not use it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Wash your hands and any surfaces that may have touched the cheese.
Product
Cento Parmesan Grated Cheese, UPC 70796-90502, 6 oz
Reason for recall
FDA sample revealed the presence of Salmonella contamination
Quantity affected
1,122,617 cases (12,594,792 jars) total
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
BEST BY dates between November 12, 2016 and November 12, 2018
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2018-06-21
Recalling firm
4 C Foods, Corp.
580 Fountain Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11208-6002
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.