Low Moisture Mozzarella (Saputo Cheese) – Plastic Contamination (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# DRAGONE ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #070348121002 Saputo code: #112100
Brand
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Expiration date: 20161201 - December 1, 2016 Lot #8861017028
Products Sold
Expiration date: 20161201 - December 1, 2016 Lot #8861017028
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is recalling MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# DRAGONE ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese Pasteurized Mil due to Firm received one complaint from a food service customer stating a restaurant employee found white plastic in a loaf of cheese.. 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
Firm received one complaint from a food service customer stating a restaurant employee found white plastic in a loaf of cheese.
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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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MS, MO, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA
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