The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1773-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Meijer Muenster Cheese Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Meijer Distribution is recalling 8oz packages of Artisan Made Natural Muenster Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling 4,214 units of Meijer Artisan Made Natural Muenster Cheese, 8oz retail plastic packaging. The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by UPC 8-86926-27573-5 and has expiration dates of 3/28/17, 5/13/17, or 6/10/17. The product was distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

Consumers should check their refrigerators for this product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Artisan Made Natural Muenster Cheese 8oz retail Plastic packaging Keep Refrigerated
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
Affected units
4,214

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)

  • UPC 8-86926-27573-5 Exp Dates: 3/28/17
  • 5/13/17
  • 6/10/17

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Meijer Distribution, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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