The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0972-2019·Announced 2019-02-27

Sysco Recalls Belgioioso Gorgonzola Cheese Due to Temperature Control Failure

Sysco Charlotte is recalling Belgioioso Gorgonzola cheese because a cooler malfunction may have allowed the product to be held at unsafe temperatures.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves potential food safety risks due to temperature abuse without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Sysco Charlotte is voluntarily recalling Belgioioso CHEESE GORGONZOLA WHEEL HALF 8# (20cs/8 lb blocks) with SUPC #6545537. 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.

Because the holding temperature could affect food safety, the agency notes that this food could be unsafe for consumption. The product was shipped to Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Consumers who have this product in their possession should not consume it and should contact Sysco Charlotte for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Belgioioso CHEESE GORGONZOLA WHEEL HALF 8#
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 #6545537

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 →