Thortons Italian & Provolone (Lipari Foods) – cheese supplier issue (2017)
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
Thortons Italian & Provolone 12 oz.
Brand
Lipari Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Thortons Italian & Provolone 12 oz. Item No: 670444, Lot #s:06201701, 09201701, 10201701, 13201701, 16201701, 18201701 Sell By Dates: 1/19/2017 to 2/8/2017
Products Sold
Thortons Italian & Provolone 12 oz. Item No: 670444,Lot #s:06201701, 09201701, 10201701, 13201701, 16201701, 18201701 Sell By Dates: 1/19/2017 to 2/8/2017
Lipari Foods, Inc. is recalling Thortons Italian & Provolone 12 oz. due to JLM Manufacturing initiated a recall on 02/21/2017 of multiple ready to eat sandwiches containing cheese because of a supplier's recall of cheese due . 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
JLM Manufacturing initiated a recall on 02/21/2017 of multiple ready to eat sandwiches containing cheese because of a supplier's recall of cheese due to 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, IN, KY, MD, MI, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026