Imported Sharp Provolone Cheese Recalled for Temperature Control Failure
Greco Sidari is recalling Auricchio imported sharp provolone cheese that was not held at appropriate temperatures, which could promote pathogen growth. The recall affects 1,375 cases distributed to Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania from November 2023 through January 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: This is an FDA Class II recall for temperature-abused cheese with potential for pathogen growth. Although no specific pathogen is confirmed and no illnesses have been reported, the failure to maintain proper temperature constitutes a risk-of-harm food safety hazard per the rubric's High severity criterion.
Plain-English summary
Greco Sidari is recalling Auricchio imported sharp provolone cheese because the product was not held at appropriate temperatures during storage and distribution. Temperature abuse can allow pathogens to grow and may lead to food spoilage.
The affected product is Auricchio Imported Sharp Provolone Cheese, 1/17# (Item # 197110). A total of 1,375 cases were distributed to retailers 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. If you have a product from this recall, return it to your point of purchase for a refund, or discard it. Retailers should remove all affected lots from their shelves and quarantine any remaining inventory.
The recalled product
- Product
- AURICCHIO IMP SHARP PROV CHEESE 1/17# SUPC/ITEM # 197110
- Manufacturer
- Greco Sidari
- Category
- Food — Cheese / Dairy
- Hazard
- temperature-abuse
- pathogen-growth
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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