Havarti Cheese (MDS Foods) – Listeria Contamination (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
Havarti Cheese Packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice, Item 71554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 82853715542
Brand
MDS Foods Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 5/3/2017
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 5/3/2017
MDS Foods Inc is recalling Havarti Cheese Packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice, Item 71554 due to Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which 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
Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which 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
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026