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Recall #F-1708-2017 · Initiated 2017-02-04
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
MDS Foods Inc is recalling Amish Classics Havarti cheese slices because a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause illness. The affected product was distributed to stores in 16 states.
Who is at risk
Everyone can get sick from Listeria, but pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious illness.
What to do
Check your refrigerator for Amish Classics Deli Made EZ Havarti cheese slices (Item 71554, UPC 82853715542). If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea.
Product
Havarti Cheese Packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice, Item 71554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 82853715542
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
36 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: 5/3/2017
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
E-Mail
Recalling firm
MDS Foods Inc
4676 Erie Ave SW Ste A
Massillion, OH 44662-9658
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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