The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0838-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Bel Gioioso Asiago Cheese Recalled for Temperature Storage Failure

Bel Gioioso Pepato Asiago cheese was not held at appropriate temperature, which could support pathogen growth. Affected products were distributed in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania from November 26, 2023 to January 5, 2024.

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: The severity is rated High per the rubric criterion for 'risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.' Temperature control failure in a ready-to-eat cheese product represents a potential food safety hazard due to possible pathogenic growth.

Plain-English summary

Bel Gioioso Pepato Asiago Con Peppercorn cheese is being recalled. The recalled product is packaged in 10-ounce units (SUPC/Item #53478), with 1,375 cases affected in total.

The recall was initiated because the product was not held at appropriate temperature. Improper temperature holding could affect spoilage and potentially support pathogen growth.

The affected cheese was distributed to retail locations in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. All lot codes distributed between November 26, 2023 and January 5, 2024 are included in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
BEL GIOIOSO PEPATO ASIAGO CON PEPPERCORN 10-8OZ SUPC/ITEM # 53478
Manufacturer
Greco Sidari
Hazard
  • temperature-abuse
  • pathogenic-contamination

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