The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1016-2024·Announced 2024-03-06

Sargento Shredded Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Sargento Fancy Shredded Bistro Blends Nacho & Taco Cheese Blend is being recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed to retailers in 15 states.

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: This recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric requires a minimum severity score of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen identified in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling Fancy Shredded Bistro Blends Nacho & Taco Cheese Blend (Part #10129, UPC 46100334157). The product is packaged in 500 cases of 0.75 oz units with Material #10000281. The affected batch is 02217733 with a best-by date of March 3, 2024.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product was distributed to retailers in the following states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 93 cases are affected.

Consumers who have purchased the affected product should not consume it and should return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Sargento Part #10129 Fancy Shredded Bistro Blends Nacho & Taco Cheese Blend. Pack Size 500/.75 oz. Material #10000281, UPC 46100334157 Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Manufacturer
Sargento Foods, Inc.
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 (1)

  • Batch / Use By Dates: 02217733 / Best By MAR/03/24

Distribution

Distributed in 15 states:

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