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Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Aug 3, 2016 (10 years ago)

Grassfields Polkton Corners Cheese recall

Recalled by Whole Foods Market · Austin, TX, United States

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

Why it was recalled

Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).

Pathogen: E. coli

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (such as O157:H7) can cause severe illness and kidney failure.

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What was recalled

Grassfields Polkton Corners Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic

Quantity: 199.37 pounds

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.

PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016

Where it was sold

Nationwide.

FDA's distribution note: Nationwide

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
Whole Foods Market
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Aug 3, 2016
In FDA report of
Sep 28, 2016
Terminated
Jan 23, 2017
FDA recall number
F-2150-2016 · event 74864
Official record
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