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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Nov 29, 2019 (7 years ago)

Shredded Mozzarella/Provolone Mix Cheese Packaged in plastic recall

Recalled by Middlefield Original Cheese Coop · Middlefield, OH, United States

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Potential Listeria monocytogenes in the cheese.

Pathogen: Listeria

Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.

The most serious food recalls: a contaminated product can cause outbreaks, hospitalisations and deaths, especially for pregnant people, young children, older adults and anyone with a weakened immune system. All bacteria & viruses recalls.

What was recalled

Shredded Mozzarella/Provolone Mix Cheese Packaged in plastic 5lb bags, 4 bags per box

Quantity: 1,100 lbs

Food: Cheese

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Item Code: 39073 Packed on Dates: Oct 9 - Nov 25 2019

Where it was sold

Ohio

FDA's distribution note: Distributed to a single consignee within Ohio.

Do not eat it. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious illness or death. If the brand, size and lot or date code on your package match, throw the product away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean any surface or container it touched. If anyone has eaten it and feels unwell, contact a doctor and mention the recall. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Middlefield Original Cheese Coop
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Nov 29, 2019
In FDA report of
Jan 22, 2020
Terminated
Jul 20, 2020
FDA recall number
F-0512-2020 · event 84490
Official record
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