FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number F-0110-2013
Frescolina and Mitica brand Ricotta Salata cheeses were cut into wedges, packaged in clear plastic wrap and sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label using PLU 293427 and PLU 294413, respectively. All "sell by" dates through Oct. 2 are affected.
Published October 24, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 11, 2012
Status when published: Terminated — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.
What's the hazard
Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling ricotta salata sold in 21 states and Washington, D.C. that came from its supplier Forever Cheese Inc. of Long Island City, NY. Forever Cheese recalled this cheese product because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
What to do
Voluntary: Firm initiated · Letter
Recall details
- Manufacturer
- Whole Foods Market
- Distributor
- Nationwide to 21 states
- Lot
- Frescolina Ricotta Salata PLU 293427. Mitica Ricotta Salata PLU 294413. All with Sell by dates Oct 2, 2012.
- Risk classification
- Class I
- Area (FDA)
- food
- Country
- United States
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