The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1010-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Sargento Parmesan Cheese Products Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

Sargento is recalling 1,791 cases of Parmesan cheese products distributed to 15 states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. The agency's own classification as Class I meets the rubric criterion for Critical severity.

Plain-English summary

Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling four configurations of Parmesan cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products are sold in 0.5-ounce, 0.75-ounce, and 1-ounce packages under the Sargento Fresh Grated and Fancy Shredded Parmesan labels.

The affected products, totaling 1,791 cases, were distributed to customers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Specific batch numbers and best-by dates are available from the manufacturer to help identify affected items.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious public health concern. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. The recalled products should be discarded or returned to the retailer for a refund. Consumers with questions are encouraged to contact Sargento Foods, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Parmesan cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10000278, UPC 46100348659. 2. Sargento Part #10132 Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10000284, UPC 4610033499
Manufacturer
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria

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 (5)

  • 02223948 / Best By JUN/16/24 Product 3: 02212620 / Best By MAR/31/24
  • 02224173 / Best By JUN/17/24
  • 02225135 / Best By JUN/25/24
  • 02226667 / Best By JUL/06/24
  • 02226905 / Best By JUN/25/24. Product 4: 02224929 / Best By JUN/24/24

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • MD
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • OH
  • RI
  • TX
  • WA
  • WI

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