Parmesan 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.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Parmesan cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Fresh Grated Parmesan Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10000278, UPC 46100348659. 2. Sargento Part #10132 Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese Pack Size 500/0.5 oz. Material #10000284, UPC 46100334997. 3. Sargento Part #22997, Sargento Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Pack Size 400/1 oz. Material # 10001116, UPC 46100330302. 4. Sargento Fancy Shredded Parmesan Cheese. Pack Size 500/0.75 oz. Net Wt 23.43
Brand
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
02223948 / Best By JUN/16/24 Product 3: 02212620 / Best By MAR/31/24, 02224173 / Best By JUN/17/24, 02225135 / Best By JUN/25/24, 02226667 / Best By JUL/06/24, 02226905 / Best By JUN/25/24. Product 4: 02224929 / Best By JUN/24/24
Products Sold
Batch / Use By Dates: Product 1: 02205604 / Best By FEB/11/24 Product 2: 02216813 / Best By APR/28/24; 02223948 / Best By JUN/16/24 Product 3: 02212620 / Best By MAR/31/24; 02224173 / Best By JUN/17/24; 02225135 / Best By JUN/25/24; 02226667 / Best By JUL/06/24; 02226905 / Best By JUN/25/24. Product 4: 02224929 / Best By JUN/24/24
Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling Parmesan cheese packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Fresh Grated Parmesan Chee 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