Karoun Dairies Recalls Grilling Cheese for Potential Listeria Contamination
Karoun Dairies is recalling vacuum-packed grilling cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 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 per the rubric mandates a score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.
Plain-English summary
Karoun Dairies is voluntarily recalling all grilling cheese manufactured from an identified manufacturer. The recall is being conducted due to the potential for Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products are vacuum-packed grilling cheese in 8 oz and 2.5 lb sizes, with UPC codes 96252 90024 2 and 7 96252 90029 7.
The recall covers approximately 1.6 million pounds of cheese. These products were distributed nationwide in the United States, as well as to Canada and Malaysia. The use-by dates for the affected products extend up to December 23, 2016.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and use-by dates listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. No specific instructions for disposal or return are provided in the source text beyond standard recall procedures.
The recalled product
- Product
- Grilling Cheese 8 oz, 2.5 lb UPC Codes: 96252 90024 2, 7 96252 90029 7 Product is vacuum packed.
- Manufacturer
- Karoun Dairies
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- 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: 12/23/2016
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.
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