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SevereFDA (Food)·F-1014-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Sargento White Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes

Sargento Foods is recalling White Cheddar cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in 15 states; consumers should discard them.

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: FDA Class I classification for Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen identified in the recall rubric that can cause serious illness in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling White Cheddar cheese due to Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects three product configurations: Fancy Shredded Sharp White Cheddar (Part #23340, 500/0.5 oz packs, UPC 46100329313), Fancy Shredded Mild White Cheddar (500/0.5 oz packs, UPC 46100346136), and Fancy Shred Mild White Cheddar (400/1 oz packs, UPC 46100350829). Approximately 2,633 cases were distributed.

The products were distributed in the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check for batch codes 02213015 (Best By MAR 03 24), 02212842 (Best By MAR/02/24), 02224657 (Best By MAY/20/24), 02226159 (Best By JUN/01/24), 02227341 (Best By JUN/09/24), or 02225136 (Best By MAY/26/24).

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant individuals, young children, and people with weakened immune systems. Anyone with affected products should discard them.

The recalled product

Product
White Cheddar cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Part #23340 Fancy Shredded Sharp White Cheddar Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10001126, UPC 46100329313. 2. Sargento Fancy Shredded Mild White Cheddar Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Ne
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 (3)

  • 02224657 / Best By MAY/20/24
  • 02226159 / Best By JUN/01/24
  • 02227341 / Best By JUN/09/24. Product 3: 02225136 / Best By MAY/26/24

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

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

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