The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0960-2019·Announced 2019-02-27

Sysco Recalls Block and Barrel Cheddar Cheese Due to Temperature Issues

Sysco Charlotte is recalling Block and Barrel Imperial Cheddar cheese because a cooler malfunction may have compromised food safety.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as an FDA Class II recall. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a severity score of 4 (Severe), as they are reasonably likely to cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Sysco Charlotte is recalling 86 cases of Block and Barrel Imperial Cheddar X Sharp Loaf, 2/5 LB blocks. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered that one of their coolers malfunctioned, resulting in the food not being held at an appropriate temperature.

The agency classifies this as a Class II recall. Because the holding temperature could affect food safety, the product is considered potentially unsafe for consumption. The product was shipped to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Consumers should check their inventory for this product, identified by SUPC #2818673. If you have this product, you should not consume it.

The recalled product

Product
Block and Barrel Imperial CHEESE CHEDDAR X SHARP LOAF YW 2/5 LB cases
Manufacturer
Sysco Charlotte

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)

  • SUPC #2818673

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 100 recalled by Sysco Charlotte 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.

See all 100 products in this recall →