The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0080-2016·Announced 2015-10-28

Karoun Dairies Nabulsi Cheese Recalled for Listeria Risk

Karoun Dairies is recalling Nabulsi Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall covers products distributed in the U.S., Canada, and Malaysia.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Karoun Dairies is voluntarily recalling all Nabulsi Cheese manufactured from an identified manufacturer. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products are available in 16 oz and 25 lb sizes, packaged either vacuum-packed or in pails.

The recall includes specific UPC codes: 7 96252 03225 7, 7 96252 00225 0, 7 96252 00223 6, and 7 96252 00125 3. The total quantity of cheese involved is 1.6 million lbs. The products have use-by dates up to 12/29/2015.

Distribution was nationwide in the United States, as well as to Canada and Malaysia. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and UPC codes. If found, they should not consume the cheese and should contact the manufacturer or dispose of the product according to local guidelines.

The recalled product

Product
Nabulsi Cheese 16 oz, 25 lb UPC Codes: 7 96252 03225 7, 7 96252 00225 0, 7 96252 00223 6, 7 96252 00125 3 Product is vacuumed packed or packaged in pails.
Manufacturer
Karoun Dairies
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Use by Dates up to: 12/29/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 25 recalled by Karoun Dairies under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 25 products in this recall →