The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1775-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Meijer Colby and Colby Jack Deli Cheese Recalled for Listeria Risk

Meijer Distribution is recalling Colby and Colby Jack deli cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was sold by weight in six 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: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Distribution, Inc. is recalling approximately 24,281 pounds of Meijer Colby and Colby Jack Deli Cheese. The product was sold in 6lb horns from Meijer store deli counters by weight and packaged in plastic deli packaging with printed labels.

The recall is being issued due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The specific UPC codes for the recalled items are 2-15927-00000-6 for Colby Jack and 2-15938-00000-2 for Colby.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their deli counters or home refrigerators for the specific UPC codes listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Meijer Colby and Colby Jack Deli Cheese 6lb horn; sold from the Meijer store Deli counter, by weight Sold in plastic deli packaging with printed labels
Hazard
Affected units
24,281

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)

  • UPC 2-15927-00000-6 Colby Jack UPC 2-15938-00000-2 Colby

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Same manufacturer · Meijer Distribution, Inc

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