Haldiram's Fresh Paneer Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Contamination
Kotecha Brothers LLC is recalling Haldiram's Fresh Paneer after a sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed to Florida consignees.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. 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 4. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants a Critical rating due to the potential for severe health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Kotecha Brothers LLC is recalling Haldiram's Fresh Paneer Traditional Indian Soft Cottage Cheese, Net Weight 800g (28.2 oz). The recall was initiated after the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) collected a sample from a local grocery store that tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product is identified by Batch No. 26 GQ (KB) and a Best Before date of 07/28/2018. A total of 45 cases were distributed to consignees in Florida.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific batch number and best-before date listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Haldiram's Fresh Paneer Traditional Indian Soft Cottage Cheese, Net Weight 800g (28.2 oz)
- Manufacturer
- KOTECHA BROTHERS, LLC.
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 45
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)
- Batch No. 26 GQ (KB) Best Before 07/28/2018
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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