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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 12, 2016 (11 years ago)

Maytag Blue Cheese recall

Recalled by Maytag Dairy Farms Inc · Newton, IA, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Product is 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. Wedges and wheels are packaged in an aluminum foil wrapper and shipped in cardboard box. The wedges and wheels are packaged in the following sizes: 1) 4 LB. wheel, UPC 8 54089 00114 0; 2) 2 LB. wheel, UPC 8 54089 00112 6; 3) 1 oz. wedges, UPC 8 54089 00102 7; 4) 4 oz. wedges, UPC 8 54089 00104 1; 5) 8 oz. wedges, UPC 8 54089 00108 9; Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles are packaged in 6) 8 oz. plastic cups (UPC 8 54089 00183 6); 7) 5lb.bulk box (UPC 8 64089 00181 2) The responsible name of the label and shipping box is Maytag Dairy Farms, Newton, IA 50208.

Quantity: 30,254.77 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.

Lots (wedges and wheels): 150479, 150480, 150481, 150482, 150484, 150485, 150486, 150488, 150489, 150492, 150493, 150495, 150498, 150499, 150500, 150501, 150506, 150508, 150509, 150514, 150515, 150516, 150517, 150518, 150532, 150533, 150534, 150535, 150538, 150539, 150648, 150649, 150650, 150651; Batches (crumbles): 950804, 950805, 950806, 950807, 950808, 950809, 950813, 950818, 950825, 950830, 950848, 950826, 950849, 960053, 950851, 960067, 950853, 960068, 950855, 950856, 950858, 950859, 960001, 960002, 960004, 960025, 960034, 960036, 960051, 960055, 960065, 960066

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Product was distributed Nationwide. There was no military, government, or foreign 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
Maytag Dairy Farms Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Feb 12, 2016
In FDA report of
Jul 6, 2016
Terminated
Sep 11, 2018
FDA recall number
F-1595-2016 · event 73327
Official record
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