Sargento Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Sargento Foods is recalling 1,143 cases of Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products were distributed across 15 US states.
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: This is an FDA Class I recall for Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a ready-to-eat food product. FDA Class I recalls represent the most serious health hazards with reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling 1,143 cases of Sargento Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall involves two product configurations. Product 1: 400-count packages of 1-ounce serving sizes with Net Weight 25 lbs (UPC 46100349816, batch code 02224170, best-by date May 18, 2024). Product 2: 500-count packages of 0.5-ounce serving sizes with Net Weight 15.625 lbs (UPC 46100334997). Product 2 includes three batch codes with best-by dates of March 2, 2024 (batch code 02212841), May 19, 2024 (batch code 02224429), and June 2, 2024 (batch code 02226155).
The products were distributed to consumers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals with questions or concerns about their health should consult with a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Swiss cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese, Pack Size 400/1 oz. Net Wt 25.000 lbs. Material #10000390, UPC 46100349816. 2. Sargento Fancy Shredded Swiss Cheese, Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Net Wt 15.625 Material #100010
- Manufacturer
- Sargento Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Deli / Ready-to-Eat
- 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 (2)
- 02224429 / Best By MAY/19/24
- 02226155 / Best By JUN/02/24
Distribution
Distributed in 15 states:
- AZ
- CA
- FL
- GA
- IL
- IN
- MD
- NC
- NJ
- NV
- OH
- RI
- TX
- WA
- WI
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