The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0826-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Bellissimo Mascarpone cheese recalled due to improper temperature storage

Greco Sidari is recalling Bellissimo Mascarpone (1375 cases) distributed to OH, NY, and PA due to improper temperature storage that could allow spoilage and pathogenic growth.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall of a dairy product with potential for pathogenic growth due to temperature control failure. Although no illnesses have been reported, improper temperature storage of refrigerated dairy products poses a credible food safety risk under the rubric's high-risk pathogen criterion.

Plain-English summary

Greco Sidari is recalling Bellissimo Mascarpone cheese due to improper temperature control during storage and distribution. The product was held at temperatures that could potentially support pathogenic growth and spoilage.

The affected product is Bellissimo Mascarpone with UPC/Item #18270. All lot codes distributed between November 26, 2023 and January 5, 2024 are included in this recall, affecting a total of 1375 cases distributed to Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

Mascarpone stored at improper temperatures may develop pathogenic contamination or spoil without proper cold-chain maintenance. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should discard it. For more information, contact the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The recalled product

Product
BELLISSIMO MASCARPONE SUPC/ITEM # 18270
Manufacturer
Greco Sidari
Hazard
  • improper-temperature
  • pathogen-growth-risk

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 (3)

  • All Lot Codes Distributed between November 26
  • 2023 and January 5
  • 2024

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • NY
  • OH
  • PA