Whole Foods Market

Recall #F-1851-2013 · Initiated 2013-07-26

Plain-language summary

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What happened

Whole Foods Market is recalling specific Morbier cheese products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria. This recall follows a similar recall issued by the cheese maker in France.

Who is at risk

People with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and elderly adults are at highest risk of serious illness from this bacteria.

What to do

Check your home for any of the recalled Morbier cheese products listed by their PLU numbers and throw them away or return them to Whole Foods. If you consumed this cheese and develop symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or nausea, contact your doctor.

Product

Trois Comtois Morbier Cheese labeled as follows: Morbier Raw Milk PLU 293358; Morbier AOC Le Trois PLU 293608; Morbier Raw Milk French Cheese PLU 293358; and Morbier Les Trois Comtois PLU 293608, Whole Foods Market

Reason for recall

The product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This recall is in response to the Trois Comtois in Poligny, France recall.

Quantity affected

766 lbs

Distribution

AZ, CA, HI, IL, IN, LA, MI, MO, NE, NV, OH, OK, TX, VA, Washington D.C., and WI

Lot / code info

All best buy dates sold at Whole Food Market Stores in Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin, California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada (Reno Store Only)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

E-Mail

Terminated

2013-09-19