Panera Recalls Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
Panera, LLC is recalling Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product was sold nationwide at Panera Cafes.
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 indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Panera, LLC is recalling Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese 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 the expiry date. A total of 120,783 cases were distributed.
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese, 2 oz. and 8 oz.
- Manufacturer
- Panera, LLC
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cream Cheese
- 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.
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