The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1595-2016·Announced 2016-07-06

Maytag Blue Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Maytag Dairy Farms is recalling Maytag Blue Cheese products because they are contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers various wheel, wedge, and crumble sizes distributed nationwide.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which meets the criteria for a Critical severity score (5) according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Maytag Dairy Farms Inc is recalling Maytag Blue Cheese products due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products include 4 LB and 2 LB wheels, 1 oz, 4 oz, and 8 oz wedges, 8 oz crumble cups, and 5 lb bulk boxes. The cheese is packaged in aluminum foil wrappers or plastic cups and shipped in cardboard boxes.

The recall covers specific lot numbers for the wedges and wheels and batch numbers for the crumbles. The total quantity of product involved is 30,254.77 lbs. The product was distributed nationwide, with no military, government, or foreign distribution reported.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their lot or batch numbers against the list provided by the FDA. If the product matches the recalled lots or batches, consumers should stop using it and contact Maytag Dairy Farms for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Maytag Blue Cheese. Wedges and wheels are packaged in an aluminum foil wrapper and shipped in cardboard box. The wedges and wheels are packaged in the following sizes: 1) 4 LB. wheel, UPC 8 54089 00114 0; 2) 2 LB. wheel, UPC 8 54089 00112 6; 3) 1 oz. wedges, UPC 8 54089 001
Hazard

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 (20)

  • Lots (wedges and wheels): 150479
  • 150480
  • 150481
  • 150482
  • 150484
  • 150485
  • 150486
  • 150488
  • 150489
  • 150492
  • 150493
  • 150495
  • 150498
  • 150499
  • 150500
  • 150501
  • 150506
  • 150508
  • 150509
  • 150514

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.