Sargento Foods, Inc.

Recall #F-1656-2017 · Initiated 2017-02-10

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Sargento Foods recalled a specific batch of their 4 Cheese Pizzeria shredded cheese because the cheese supplier may have contaminated it with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. This is a serious recall (Class I), meaning there is a potential health risk.

Who is at risk

Pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system are at highest risk from Listeria, though it can sicken anyone.

What to do

Check your cheese packages for the UPC 4610041105 and Sell By date of H10APR17—if you have this product, throw it away or return it to the store. If you've eaten this cheese and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or gastrointestinal problems, contact your doctor right away.

Product

Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz., UPC 4610041105, Sell By date: H10APR17

Reason for recall

Sargento Foods Inc. was notified by their supplier that the cheese that was supplied may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Quantity affected

116,554 cases / 2,467,145 units for all products

Distribution

USA: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, PR, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI. OUS: GUATEMALA, MEXICO, PANAMA, NASSAU

Lot / code info

Sell By date of H10APR17

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2017-08-03