Hot Pepper 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
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Hot Pepper Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Hot Pepper RW Square, Item 26244, 12 lbs, UPC 858653262442 (b) Deli Made EZ Hot Pepper St Pk .5oz, Item 26555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653265559 (c) Deli Readi Hot Pepper St Pk 1oz Slice, Item 26831, 2 lbs, UPC 634660628788 (d) LIPARI Old Tyme Hot Pepper Cheese Food EW Square, Item 26703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102280
Brand
MDS Foods Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 6/10/2017 (b) Best if Used by: 3/17/2017, 4/22/2017 (c) Best if Used by: 2/28/2017, 4/22/2017, 5/16/2017 (d) Best if Used by: 6/10/2017
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 6/10/2017 (b) Best if Used by: 3/17/2017, 4/22/2017 (c) Best if Used by: 2/28/2017, 4/22/2017, 5/16/2017 (d) Best if Used by: 6/10/2017
MDS Foods Inc is recalling Hot Pepper Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Hot Pepper RW Square, Item 26244, 12 lbs, UPC 8 due to Potential cross contamination from a sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogen. 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 sample 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.
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As reported by FDA
FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026
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