Mozzarella Low Moisture (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# ANTONIO Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: # #90075805843919 Saputo code: #984391
Brand
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Expiration date: 20161201 - December 1, 2016 Lot #8861017029
Products Sold
Expiration date: 20161201 - December 1, 2016 Lot #8861017029
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is recalling MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# ANTONIO Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes 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.
Verify this information on the official source
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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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