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Kraft Heinz recalls Kraft Singles cheese slices

A strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed

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Kraft Heinz is recalling 83,800 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices.

A thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed, which could cause a gagging or choking hazard.

The firm has received six complaints of consumers saying they choked or gagged in connection with the issue. No injuries or serious health issues have been reported.

Products included in the recall include:

  • 16-oz. Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with an individual package UPC of 0 2100061526 1 and a “Best When Used By” date of 10 JAN 24 through 27 JAN 24. Individual packages in this recall will contain an S and 72 in the Manufacturing code.
  • 3-lb. multipacks of Kraft Singles American Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product with a carton UPC of 0 2100060491 3 and a “Best When Used By” of 09 JAN 2024 through 13 JAN 2024 and 16 JAN 2024.

 The recalled products were shipped to a limited number of customers.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the store where purchased for an exchange or refund.

Consumers with questions may contact Kraft Heinz at (800) 280-8252 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (EST) Monday through Friday

Kraft Heinz is recalling 83,800 cases of individually-wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices.

A thin strip of the individual film may remain on the slice after the wrapper has been removed, which could cause a gagging or choking hazard.

The firm has received six complaints of consumers saying they choked or gagged in connection with the issue. No injuries or serious health issues have been reported.

Products included in the recall include:

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2021
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Whole Foods recalls Cahill cheddar cheeses

Whole Foods Market is recalling Cahill Cheddar Porter and Whiskey Cheddar Cheeses from 44 stores across 22 states.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, packaged in clear wrapping and sold in the specialty department with a Whole Foods Market scale label with “packed on” dates from May 17 – July 26, 2021, and the states in which they were sold, may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products may bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may call (844) 936-8255 daily between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (CST).

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Interstate Food Products recalls Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese

Interstate Food Products of Lakewood Colo., is recalling Little Hatches Jalapeno Cream Cheese.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a 14-oz, clear plastic package marked with UPC code 63818396147 and a sell by date of 05/21 on top of container, was sold in six Whole Foods stores in the Denver, Colo., metro area

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (720) 626-9917, Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm (EDT).

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El Abuelito Cheese recalls Queso Fresco products

El Abuelito Cheese of Paterson, N.J., is recalling all Queso Fresco (fresh, soft cheese) products.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The CDC reports seven people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria monocytogenes from four states.

A list of the recalled products with sell by dates through March 28, 2021, may be found here.

The recalled products were sold through February 16, 2021, in supermarkets, wholesale and retail stores as El Abuelito Cheese brand in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York; Rio Grande Food Products brand in Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland; and Rio Lindo brand in North Carolina and Maryland.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact El Abuelito at (973) 345-3503 Monday -- Friday from 8 a.m. -- 5 p.m. (EST) and Saturday from 8 a.m. -- 12 p.m. (EST).

2020
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Market of Choice recalls Sour Cherry Baked Brie

Market of Choice of Eugene, Ore., is recalling its in-house Sour Cherry Baked Brie.

The product contains almonds, an allergen not declared on the label.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, wrapped in a plastic shrink wrap with a white adhesive store label, UPC 0 217241 414996 and Sell By dates up to and including 12/12/20, was sold at Market Cheese Shops in Ashland, Bend, Corvallis, Eugene, Portland, and West Linn, Oregon, between November 1 and December 4, 2020. No related illnesses have been reported to date.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product and have an allergy to almonds should not consume it, but discard it

Consumers with questions may contact the firm at (541) 345-0566, Ext. 3127, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4:30 pm (PST).

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Taste for Luxury recalls Raschera DOP (cheese)

Taste for Luxury is recalling Raschera DOP (cheese) that may be contaminated with Salmonella.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

A list of the recalled products, sold in Canada's Ontario and Quebec provinces may be found here.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the store where purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (800) 503-1581 or by email at info@tasteforluxury.ca

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Fromagerie Blackburn expands recall of Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese

Fromagerie Blackburn is expanding its earlier recall of Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There are no reports of illness to date.

The following cheese wheels of Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese, sold cut up and re-packaged in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, and possibly throughout Canada, are being recalled:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodesLot
Fromagerie BlackburnLe Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese130 g6 28504 56408 0Best Before
05JN20
16JN20
25JN20
20007
20020
20028
Fromagerie BlackburnLe Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheeseVariable weight – cheese wheels6 28504 56403 5All products with a BBD up to and including 15JN2020007,
20008,
20014,
20015,
20016,
20020,
20021,
20022,
20028,
20036,
20042,
20043,
20044,
20050
Fromagerie BlackburnLe Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheeseVariable weightBegins with 0 200007All units sold up to and including April 5, 2020None

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume them, but discard or return them to the place of purchase .

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (418) 547-4153 or by email at info@fromagerieblackburn.com.

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Taste for Luxury recalls Guffanti brand Taleggio DOP cheese

Taste for Luxury is recalling Guffanti brand Taleggio DOP a Latte crudo incarto verde (cheese).

The product may be contaminated with pathogenic E. coli.

No illnesses are reported.

The following product, sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding in Ontario, is being recalled:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodes
Luigi Guffanti 1876Taleggio DOP a Latte crudo incarto verde (cheese)variablevariableLot: 134/20
BB: 13/04/2020

What to do

Consumers who are unsure if they purchased the recalled product should contact their retailer.

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions may contact Taste for Luxury at (800) 503-1581 or by email at info@tasteforluxury.ca.

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Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese recalled

Fromagerie Blackburn is recalling its own brand of Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses are reported.

The following product, sold in the Canadian province of Quebec, is being recalled:

BrandProductSizeUPCCodes
Fromagerie BlackburnLe Napoléon – Firm Cheese130 g6 28504 56410 3Best Before 10JL20
19087
Fromagerie BlackburnLe Napoléon – Firm CheeseVariable weightStarts with 0 200015All units sold up to and including March 26, 2020

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at

(418) 547-4153 or by email at info@fromagerieblackburn.com.

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Quesos La Ricura recalls Cotija Cheese (Queso Cotija)

Quesos La Ricura of Hicksville, N.Y., is recalling 12 oz. packages of Cotija Cheese (Queso Cotija).

The product may be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing E. coli.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product product comes in a plastic wrapped yellow styrofoam container with a label reading “Quesos La Ricura Queso Cotija, Cotija Cheese aged over 60 days.” The UPC is 7 69087 00933 6, and the item weighs 12 oz. with a “Sell By” date of May 20, 2020-3/ May 20, 2020-4.

It was sold in retail stores in New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Florida.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (516) 932-5756; Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm (EST).

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Limena recalls Salvadorean String Cheese (Quesillo Cheese)

Limena of Palm Springs, Fla., is recalling its 1 lb. (16-oz.) blocks of Salvadorean String Cheese (Quesillo Cheese).

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in clear plastic vacuum package with a blue and white label marked with lot #1041020 on the top and no expiration date, was sold by retail stores and through mail orders.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should discard the it.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (561) 541-5206, Monday – Friday, 8 am – 6 pm (EST).

2019
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Whole Foods Market recalls Dorset Cheese

Whole Foods Market stores in the Northeast and North Atlantic regions are recalling Dorset cheese in response to a recall from Consider Bardwell Farm.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, cut and wrapped in plastic with a Whole Foods Market scale label, and identifiable by PLU code 97776 with sell-by dates through 10/30/2019, was sold at Whole Foods Market stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product may bring a valid receipt into stores for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may call (844) 936-8255 between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. (CST) Monday through Friday, or 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Saturday through Sunday.

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Consider Bardwell Farm recalls Dorset, Slyboro and Experience cheeses

Consider Bardwell Farm of West Pawlet, Vt., is recalling Dorset, Slyboro and Experience cheeses.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The following items, sold in California, Massachusetts, New York, Texas and Vermont, are being recalled:

Slyboro

  • Unit Size: 2 pound wheel
  • Comments: 
    • Units per case: 2
    • Case dimensions: 12”x 6”x 4”
    • Gross case weight: 4 lb
    • Pallet boxes per layer (TI): 24
    • Pallet number of tiers (HI): 12
    • Cases per pallet: 288
  • Product Code: All in your possession
  • Product Dates: 4/28/2019 until present

Dorset

  • Unit Size: 2.5 pound wheel
  • Comments: 
    • Units per case: 4
    • Case dimensions: 8”x 8”x10”
    • Gross case weight: 10 lb
    • Pallet boxes per layer (TI): 30
    • Pallet number of tiers (HI): 8
    • Cases per pallet: 240
  • Product Code: All in your possession
  • Product Dates: 4/28/2019 until present

Experience

  • Unit Size: Three quarters pound square
  • Comments: 
    • Units per case: 8
    • Case dimensions: 12”x 6”x 4”
    • Gross case weight: 4 lb
    • Pallet boxes per layer (TI): 24
    • Pallet number of tiers (HI): 12
    • Cases per pallet: 288
  • Product Code: All in your possession
  • Product Dates: 4/28/2019 until present

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (802) 645-9928

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Ryki brand Gouda Cheese Slices recalled

Polish Trade Center is recalling Ryki brand Gouda Cheese Slices.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no reported illnesses to date.

The following item, sold in Canada's Ontario province, is being recalled:

  • Ryki Gouda Cheese Slices, 4.76 oz. package, UPC 5 902208 000859, product code: C29N / 290351

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the store where purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (+48) 81 865 15 07 or by email at sekretariat@smryki.pl

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Rycki Edam cheese slices recalled

Polish Trade Center Ltd. is recalling Ryki brand Rycki Edam Cheese Slices.

The products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There have been no reported illnesses connected to consumption of the recalled products.

The following products, sold throughout Canada's Ontario province, are being recalled:

Brand NameCommon NameSizeUPCCode(s) on Product
RykiRycki Edam Cheese Slices4.76 oz5 902208 000811D30N / 300454
RykiRycki Edam Smoked Cheese Slices4.76 oz5 902208 000828D30N / 300469

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should not consume it, but discard or return it to the store where purchased.

Consumers with questions may call (800) 442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

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Mecox Sunrise cheese recalled

Mecox Bay Dairy is recalling its Mecox Sunrise washed-rind Tomme style cheese.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which comes in a clear plastic package marked with “Mecox Sunrise” cheese label, was sold at seven retail locations and one restaurant on Eastern Long Island, N.Y., and served at one restaurant in Chicago, Ill.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at (631) 537-0335 between 8:00am and 6:00pm (EST).

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Mrs. Grissom’s Salads recalls Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese

Mrs. Grissom’s Salads is recalling a single days production of Mrs. Grissom’s Old Fashioned Pimento Cheese dated MAR 13 2019.

The product may contain milk, an allergen not declared on the label.

While the correct Pimento Cheese label was on top lid, there may be a Mrs. Grissom’s SELECT Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad label on the container.

There have been no reports of allergic reactions or illness associated with this product.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product and are allergic to milk, or who are unsure they are allergic to milk, should not consume it.

Consumers requesting a refund or with questions may contact Mrs. Grissom’s consumer services at (615) 255-4137

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Bio Busti brand Pecorino Stagionato cheese recalled

La Cie d'Investissements Côté Inc. is recalling Bio Busti brand Pecorino Stagionato cheese.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

There are no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The following product, sold from Marchés Tau locations described below, is being recalled:

  • Brand Name: Bio Busti
  • Common Name: Pecorino Stagionato cheese- with raw milk
  • Size: Various
  • Code(s) on Product: L18180540 0203046
  • UPC: None
  • Additional Info: Sold from Marchés Tau located at:
    • 1325 Boul. Michèle-Bohec, Blainville, Quebec from January 4 to January 14, 2019, inclusive.
    • 7373 Boul. Langelier, Saint-Léonard, Quebec from January 8 to January 14, 2019, inclusive.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should discard it or return it to the store where purchased.

Consumers with questions may contact the company by email at reception@marchestau.com.

2018
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Sprout Creek Farm recalls Kinkead cheese

Sprout Creek Farm of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., is recalling four wheels of Kinkead cheese made on May 10, 2018.

The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, which is packaged with an orange label, was sold at the following locations:

Adams Fairacre Farms160 OldPost Rd, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Rocking Horse Ranch600 US-44, Highland, NY 12528
Mountain Brauhaus3123 US-44, Gardiner, NY 12525
Online Order2003 Avondale, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
The Amsterdam6380 Mill Street Rhinebeck, NY 12572

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should dispose of it immediately.

Consumers with questions may contact Sister Margo Morris at (845) 485-8438 from 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday (EST).

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Green Cedar Dairy recalls Ackawi cheese

Green Cedar Dairy of Dearborn, Mich., is recalling Green Cedar Ackawi cheese.

Samples of the product collected and tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration tested positive for the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The following product, sold at retail stores in East Dearborn and Dearborn Heights Mich., is being recalled:

  • Green Cedar Ackawi cheese in small clear plastic shrink wrapped packaging bearing a “sell by” date of March 26, 2019, or later. The “sell by” date is on a white sticker on the back of the product.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled products should not consume it, but discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall may contact Hussam Harb at (313) 584-4499, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm (ET).

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Sprout Creek Farm recalls 'Margie' cheese

Sprout Creek Farm of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., is recalling 132 wheels of "Margie" cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recalled product, consisting of 132 wheels, was distributed to the following locations, which have all been notified of the recall and instructed to dispose of the cheese:

Hudson Valley Harvest750 Enterprise Dr, Kingston, NY 12401
Mohonk Mountain House1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561
Olsen and Company81 Partition St, Saugerties, NY 12477
Gossetts Market1202 Old Post Rd, South Salem, NY 10590
Tannat Wine and Cheese4736 Broadway, New York, NY 10040
Sheep and Wool FestRhinebeck, Dutchess County Fair Grounds
Adams Fairacre Farms765 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Stinky Brooklyn215 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Ocean House Oyster Bar & Grill49 N Riverside Ave, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520

The product being recalled is a soft, white rind, cow's milk cheese packaged with a green round label and wrapped in white milk paper in one pound wheels. It can be identified with the lot number make date of 10-9-18 and best by dates of 12-9-18.

What to do

Customers who purchased the recalled product should dispose of it immediately.

Consumers with questions may call Sister Margo Morris at Sprout Creek Farm at (845) 485-8438 from 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday - Friday.

2017