Morbier Les 3 Comtois recall
Recalled by Les 3 Comtois · Poligny, France
Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.
Why it was recalled
FDA analysis of Morbier Semi-Soft Cheese (prior to entry) revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes. Les 3 Comtois is recalling the cheese from the same lot that was allowed entry and further distributed in the US.
Pathogen: Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes can grow even in the fridge and is especially dangerous in pregnancy.
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What was recalled
Morbier Les 3 Comtois, 11 lb. wheel; packaged in a cardboard case; one per case; refrigerated
Quantity: 83 cases
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.
949038
Where it was sold
California Illinois Wisconsin
FDA's distribution note: CA, IL, & 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
- Les 3 Comtois
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- Jul 31, 2013
- In FDA report of
- Sep 4, 2013
- Terminated
- Aug 17, 2015
- FDA recall number
- F-1850-2013 · event 65872
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search