The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0804-2018·Announced 2018-02-14

Panera Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread Recalled for Listeria Risk

Panera, LLC is recalling Chive & Onion Reduced Fat Cream Cheese Spread due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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 mandates a minimum severity score of 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a ready-to-eat food product represents a critical health hazard.

Plain-English summary

Panera, LLC is recalling Panera Chive & Onion Reduced Fat Cream Cheese Spread in 2 oz. and 8 oz. packages. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product was sold nationwide at Panera Cafes. The recall covers all lots within their expiry dates.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it.

The recalled product

Product
Panera Chive&Onion Reduced Fat Cream Cheese Spread, 2 oz. and 8 oz.
Manufacturer
Panera, LLC
Hazard
Affected units
120,783

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)

  • All lots within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Panera, LLC 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.

See all 5 products in this recall →