Tipico Dry Grated Romano Recalled for Listeria Monocytogenes
Tipico Products Company is recalling 2,000 pounds of Dry Grated Romano in Iowa due to a health risk from Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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.
Plain-English summary
Tipico Products Company, Inc. is recalling 2,000 pounds of Dry Grated Romano, Tipico Item #1-00111000, Net Wt. 50 lbs. The recall is being conducted because of a health risk associated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product is identified by Lot # 15188 and has an expiration date of January 3, 2016. The distribution pattern for this recall is limited to Iowa.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific item number and lot number listed above. If the product is found, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Dry Grated Romano, Tipico Item #1-00111000, Net Wt. 50 lbs.
- Manufacturer
- Tipico Products Company, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
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)
- Tipico Item#: 1-00111000. Lot # 15188 Exp: January 3
- 2016
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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