Karoun Dairies Recalls Nabulsi Cheese for Potential Listeria Contamination
Karoun Dairies is recalling Nabulsi in Brine cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed nationwide and to 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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Karoun Dairies is voluntarily recalling all Nabulsi in Brine cheese, 20 oz. jars, due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall includes products with UPC codes 7 96252 03225 7, 7 96252 00225 0, 7 96252 00223 6, and 7 96252 00125 3. Use-by dates extend up to 12/29/2016.
The recall covers approximately 1.6 million pounds of cheese. Distribution was nationwide in the United States, as well as to Canada and Malaysia. The recall was initiated because the cheese was manufactured from an identified manufacturer associated with the potential contamination.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nabulsi in Brine 20 oz. UPC Codes: 7 96252 03225 7, 7 96252 00225 0, 7 96252 00223 6, 7 96252 00125 3 Product is packaged in jars.
- Manufacturer
- Karoun Dairies
- Category
- Food — Dairy
- 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: 12/29/2016
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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