The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0122-2013·Announced 2012-10-24

Frescolina Ricotta Salata Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Floyd Peterson Company Inc. is recalling Frescolina Ricotta Salata cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of at least 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Floyd Peterson Company Inc. is recalling Frescolina Ricotta Salata soft cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product is packaged in retail wedge-shaped packages ranging from 6 to 7 ounces. The label identifies the product as "Frescolina Ricotta Salata MARTE," imported by Forever Cheese, NY 11106, and notes it is a product of Italy.

The recall involves a total of 390 pounds of cheese. The affected products bear manufacturer codes 7022, 7212, 7272, and 7432. The cheese was distributed to distributors, retailers, and restaurants in Oregon and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific manufacturer codes listed above. If found, the cheese should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Ricotta Salata Frescolina Brand Soft Cheese. Product is packaged in a retail package, wedge shaped, size ranges from 6-7 oz. The product is labeled in parts: "***Frescolina Ricotta Salata MARTE***IMPORTED BY FOREVER CHEESE,NY 11106***PRODUCT OF ITALY***"
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 (3)

  • manufacturer codes 7022
  • 7212
  • 7272 and 7432.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: