Bel Gioioso Cheese Recalled for Improper Storage Temperature
Bel Gioioso cheese was not held at appropriate temperatures during distribution, potentially allowing spoilage and pathogen growth. Consumers should not consume affected product.
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 with no reported illnesses or injuries. Temperature control failure in dairy can support pathogen growth, but absent reported illness, the rubric maximum is High (3).
Plain-English summary
Greco Sidari is recalling Bel Gioioso 12/1# Exact Combo cheese due to improper temperature control during storage and distribution. The product was not held at appropriate temperatures, which could affect spoilage and potentially support pathogen growth.
The recalled product includes 1375 cases with lot codes distributed between November 26, 2023 and January 5, 2024. Distribution was limited to Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. This is a Class II recall from the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- BEL GIOIOSO 12/1# EXACT COMBO SUPC/ITEM # 18304
- Manufacturer
- Greco Sidari
- Category
- Food — Cheese / Dairy
- Hazard
- temperature-abuse
- pathogen-growth
- spoilage
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
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