The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1850-2013·Announced 2013-09-04

Les 3 Comtois Recalls Morbier Cheese Due to Listeria

Les 3 Comtois is recalling 83 cases of Morbier cheese distributed in California, Illinois, and Wisconsin because FDA analysis detected Listeria monocytogenes.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen associated with serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Les 3 Comtois is recalling 83 cases of Morbier Les 3 Comtois cheese. The product consists of 11 lb. wheels packaged in cardboard cases and is kept refrigerated. The recall covers cheese distributed in California, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

The recall was initiated after FDA analysis of the cheese prior to entry revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The company is recalling the cheese from the same lot that was allowed entry and further distributed in the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot code 949038. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Morbier Les 3 Comtois, 11 lb. wheel; packaged in a cardboard case; one per case; refrigerated
Manufacturer
Les 3 Comtois
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
Affected units
83

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)

  • 949038

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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