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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 10, 2017 (10 years ago)

Meijer Colby and Colby Jack Deli Cheese recall

Recalled by Meijer Distribution, Inc · Grand Rapids, MI, United States

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

Why it was recalled

potential contamination 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

Meijer Colby and Colby Jack Deli Cheese 6lb horn; sold from the Meijer store Deli counter, by weight Sold in plastic deli packaging with printed labels

Quantity: 24281lbs.

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.

UPC 2-15927-00000-6 Colby Jack UPC 2-15938-00000-2 Colby

Where it was sold

Illinois Indiana Kentucky Michigan Ohio Wisconsin

FDA's distribution note: IL, IN, MI, KY, OH, WI

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
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Feb 10, 2017
In FDA report of
Apr 5, 2017
Terminated
Jun 6, 2017
FDA recall number
F-1775-2017 · event 76650
Official record
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