Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1595-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Maytag Dairy Farms Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 6, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 12, 2016 |
| Quantity | 30,254.77 lbs |
| Location | Newton, IA, United States |
Official product description
Maytag Blue Cheese. Wedges and wheels are packaged in an aluminum foil wrapper and shipped in cardboard box. The wedges and wheels are packaged in the following sizes: 1) 4 LB. wheel, UPC 8 54089 00114 0; 2) 2 LB. wheel, UPC 8 54089 00112 6; 3) 1 oz. wedges, UPC 8 54089 00102 7; 4) 4 oz. wedges, UPC 8 54089 00104 1; 5) 8 oz. wedges, UPC 8 54089 00108 9; Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles are packaged in 6) 8 oz. plastic cups (UPC 8 54089 00183 6); 7) 5lb.bulk box (UPC 8 64089 00181 2) The responsible name of the label and shipping box is Maytag Dairy Farms, Newton, IA 50208.
Why the product was recalled
Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution information
Product was distributed Nationwide. There was no military, government, or foreign distribution.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.
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