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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 29, 2016 (11 years ago)

Maytag Blue cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic wrap at store level recall

Recalled by Schnucks Markets Corporate Office · Saint Louis, MO, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Maytag Blue cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic wrap at store level, sold in various sizes (approximately 3-4 oz pieces), labeled with company issued Maytag Blue cheese label and Schnuck Markets scale label, UPC 0021806200000.

Quantity: 15.3 lbs.

Food: Cheese Salads, sandwiches & prepared foods

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.

Product was sold from 2/4/2016 throught 2/29/2016

Where it was sold

Iowa Illinois Missouri

FDA's distribution note: Product was distributed to MO, IL, and IA. There was no military/foreign/government distribution.

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
Schnucks Markets Corporate Office
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Feb 29, 2016
In FDA report of
Sep 14, 2016
Terminated
Jan 27, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1586-2016 · event 73445
Official record
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