Muenster 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
Muenster Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW End Chunks, Item 61243, 12 lbs, no UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW square, Item 61244, 8 oz, no UPC (c) Deli Made EZ Muenster St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 61552, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653615521 (d) Meijer Muenster EW Square, Item 61758, 8 oz, UPC 886926375735 (e) Old Tyme Muenster EW Square, Item 61703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102242
Brand
MDS Foods Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 273-16, 319-16, 341-16 (b) Best if used by: 3/28/2017, 5/13/2017, 6/4/2017 (c) Best if used by: 328-16 (d) Best if used by: 3/28/2017, 5/13/2017, 6/10/2017 (e) Best if used by: 6/4/2017
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 273-16, 319-16, 341-16 (b) Best if used by: 3/28/2017, 5/13/2017, 6/4/2017 (c) Best if used by: 328-16 (d) Best if used by: 3/28/2017, 5/13/2017, 6/10/2017 (e) Best if used by: 6/4/2017
MDS Foods Inc is recalling Muenster Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW End Chunks, Item 61243, 12 lbs, no UPC 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