Guggisberg Monterey Jack Cheese Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination
Guggisberg Cheese Inc is recalling specific lots of Monterey Jack Cheese because the product may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Guggisberg Cheese Inc is recalling 198 cases of Guggisberg Monterey Jack Cheese. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified that the product may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product is identified by Item # L0302-70 and Lot # 1004161 & 1018162. The cheese was shipped to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item and lot numbers listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Guggisberg Monterey Jack Cheese
- Manufacturer
- Guggisberg Cheese Inc
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 198
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 (2)
- Item #:L0302-70
- Lot #: 1004161 & 1018162.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by Guggisberg Cheese 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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