artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE recall

Recalled by Vulto Creamery · Walton, NY, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Listeria monocytogenes contamination

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

artisanal cheese VULTO Creamery HANDMADE CHEESE, ANDES, NET WT. 12-13 lbs

Quantity: 369 wheels

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.

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Where it was sold

Nationwide.

California District of Columbia Illinois Oregon Washington

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide with most being sold at retail locations in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic States, California, Chicago IL, Portland Oregon and Washington, DC.

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: Vulto Creamery
Initiated by: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated: Mar 3, 2017
In FDA report of: Apr 12, 2017
Terminated: Jun 14, 2019
FDA recall number: F-1856-2017 · event 76649
Official record: FDA enforcement report search