Monterey Jack with Hot Peppers (Sargento) – listeria risk (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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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Sargento Mont Jack Cheese w/hot peppers, 5 lbs, UPC 4610033926.
Brand
Sargento Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Code Date 32316 KB Best by Date 2/16/17
Products Sold
Code Date 32316 KB Best by Date 2/16/17
Sargento Foods, Inc. is recalling Sargento Mont Jack Cheese w/hot peppers, 5 lbs, UPC 4610033926. due to Sargento Foods Inc. was notified by their supplier that the cheese that was supplied may have been contaminated with 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
Sargento Foods Inc. was notified by their supplier that the cheese that was supplied may have been contaminated with 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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As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WI, PR
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