MDS Foods Inc

Recall #F-1704-2017 · Initiated 2017-02-04

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What happened

MDS Foods Inc is recalling Amish Classics Monterey Jack cheese slices because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. The contamination was found in a sample tested by state agriculture officials.

Who is at risk

While anyone can get sick from Listeria, pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face the greatest risk of serious illness.

What to do

Check your refrigerator for the recalled Amish Classics Monterey Jack cheese (Item 03554, UPC 828653035541) and do not eat it. Either throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.

Product

Monterey Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Monterey Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 03554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653035541

Reason for recall

Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

Quantity affected

5640 lbs

Distribution

FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT

Lot / code info

Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 3/28/2017, 5/3/2017

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated