Whole Foods Recalls Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Due to Listeria Risk

Plain-English summary

Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling approximately 12 pounds of Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves. The recall involves two specific product variations: Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica (PLU 0294239) sold at the Whole Foods location at 95 Houston St. in New York, NY, and Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Product of Italy (PLU 290107) distributed by the Whole Foods Market at 50 Bowie Street in Austin, TX. Both products were wrapped in plastic wrap.

The recall is being issued because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected units have sell-by dates ranging from 02/29/16 through 03/08/16 and 03/03/16 through 03/08/16. The products were distributed in New York and Florida.

Consumers who purchased these specific items should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. This recall is classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product

Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY 10002 wrapped in plastic wrap; Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Product of Italy, PLU 290107, Dist. by Whole Foods Market 50 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703, wrapped in plastic wrap.,

Manufacturer

Whole Foods Market

Category

Food — Cheese

Hazard

• listeria

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