Cheddar Cheese (Sargento) – Listeria Risk (2024)
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.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cheddar cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Deep V Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese. Pack Size 450/1 oz. Net Wt 28.125 lbs. Material #10000537, UPC 46100348611. 2. Sargento Part #29313, Thick "N Hearty Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10003561, UPC 46100356432 Keep Refrigerated. Product of USA. Distributed By Sargento Foods Inc, Plymouth, WI 53073 USA.
Brand
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
02224659 / Best By MAY/20/24
Products Sold
Batch / Use By Dates: Product 1: 02217213 / Best By MAR/31/24 Product 2: 02217212 / Best By MAR/31/24; 02224659 / Best By MAY/20/24
Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling Cheddar cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Deep V Shredded Mild Chedda due to 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
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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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NV, NJ, NC, OH, RI, TX, WA, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026