Colby Jack Cheese (MDS Foods) – Listeria Detected (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
Colby Jack Cheese packaged as follows: (a) m markets of Meijer(R), NET WT 6 LBS (2.72 kg), Item 18755, UPC 71091718755 (b) Amish classics Colby Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 18244, 8 oz, no UPC (c) Meijer Colby Jack EW Halfmoon Chunk, Item 18758, 8 oz, UPC 713733340588 (d) Amish Classics Colby Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 18241, 8 oz, no UPC (e) Amish Classics Colby Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 18245, 8 oz, 828653182450 (f) Deli Readi Colby Jack 1/2 Moon Slices, Item 18830, 1 lb, UPC 6 34660 62875 7 (g) A
Brand
MDS Foods Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: (a) Sell by Date: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (d) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (e) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (f) USE BY: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (g) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (h) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (i) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (j) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (k) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017
MDS Foods Inc is recalling Colby Jack Cheese packaged as follows: (a) m markets of Meijer(R), NET WT 6 LBS (2.72 kg), Item 187 due to Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for 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
Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for 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
FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT
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