Sysco Atlanta, LLC

Recall #F-0995-2021 · Initiated 2021-08-13

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Sysco Atlanta recalled a specific batch of I SICILIANI Primosale Pepato sheep's milk cheese because it was not stored at the proper temperature during distribution. This temperature abuse could have allowed harmful bacteria to grow in the cheese.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this cheese in Georgia, North Carolina, or Tennessee could be affected, particularly people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and young children who are more vulnerable to foodborne illness.

What to do

Check if you have this cheese (it comes in a 2/5 lb plastic-wrapped package and is marked as a product of Italy). If you do, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it. Contact your doctor if you have eaten this cheese and develop symptoms like fever, nausea, or diarrhea.

Product

I SICILIANI PRIMOSALE PEPATO sheep's milk cheese with black pepper 2/5lbs Plastic overwrap PRODUCT OF ITALY

Reason for recall

The firm determined that the food was not held at an appropriate temperature. Because of the time-temperature relationship of the environment this food could be unsafe to consume.

Quantity affected

1cs/2/5lbs Plastic overwrap

Distribution

Product was shipped to the following states: GA, NC & TN.

Lot / code info

All lot codes shipped between 7/14/2021 and 8/13/2021

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter