Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1703-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | MDS Foods Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 4, 2017 |
| Quantity | 4598.58 lbs |
| Location | Massillion, OH, United States |
Official product description
Muenster Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW End Chunks, Item 61243, 12 lbs, no UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW square, Item 61244, 8 oz, no UPC (c) Deli Made EZ Muenster St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 61552, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653615521 (d) Meijer Muenster EW Square, Item 61758, 8 oz, UPC 886926375735 (e) Old Tyme Muenster EW Square, Item 61703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102242
Why the product was recalled
Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
Distribution information
FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT
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: E-Mail.
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