SunBurst Foods Recalls Fresh Bites Pimento Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
SunBurst Foods is recalling Fresh Bites Pimento Cheese because it may contain Listeria monocytogenes. The product was distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and South Carolina.
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 recall is classified as 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.
Plain-English summary
SunBurst Foods, Inc. is recalling Fresh Bites Pimento Cheese, Net Wt. 3.50 oz. (UPC 7-01248-00114-8, MFG Code 115) due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recall is classified as Class I by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The affected product was distributed in North Carolina, New Jersey, and South Carolina. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in vulnerable populations.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific UPC and manufacturing code listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Fresh Bites Pimento Cheese, Net Wt. 3.50 oz., UPC 7-01248-00114-8, MFG Code 115
- Manufacturer
- SunBurst Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- 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)
- See product description for lot numbers
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 121 recalled by SunBurst Foods, Inc. 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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