Maytag Blue Cheese (Hy-Vee) – listeria contamination (2016)
Class I: 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
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Whole wheels and cuts of Maytag blue cheese re-packaged in foil or clear plastic wrap with scale labels in various weights. Product was labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers beginning with 854089001.
Brand
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Use by dates: Jan. 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.
Products Sold
Use by dates: Jan. 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.
Hy-Vee Stores Inc is recalling Whole wheels and cuts of Maytag blue cheese re-packaged in foil or clear plastic wrap with scale lab due to Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, IA, KS, MN, MO, NE, SD, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026