Laubscher Cheese Recalls Shredded Cheese Due to Listeria Monocytogenes
Laubscher Cheese Company, Ltd. is recalling shredded cheese because it tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.
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 FDA classified this recall as Class I due to Listeria Monocytogenes contamination, which meets the rubric criterion for Critical severity (FDA Class I).
Plain-English summary
Laubscher Cheese Company, Ltd., located in Mercer, PA, has initiated a voluntary recall of Shredded Cheese distributed throughout the United States. The product consists of 5 lbs and 2 lbs Cryovac sealed plastic bags with pack dates ranging from October 9, 2019, to November 25, 2019. A total of 1,617,420 lbs of this product is affected.
The recall was initiated because samples of the shredded cheese were found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a high risk of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Consumers who purchased the affected product should discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals who have consumed the product and experience symptoms of listeriosis should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Laubscher Cheese Co.; Shredded Cheese; Net Wt. 5 LBS. and 2 LBS.,Cryovac sealed plastic bags, Distributed By: Laubscher Cheese Co. Mercer, PA 16137
- Manufacturer
- Laubscher Cheese Company, Ltd.
- Category
- Food — Cheese / Ready-to-Eat
- 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)
- October 9 2019 - November 25 2019 - Pack Date
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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