Class ITerminated in FDA datasetSep 11, 2012

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,…

Recalling firm: Whole Foods Market

Why it was recalled

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

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ProductFrescolina 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.

FDA code information

Frescolina Ricotta Salata PLU 293427. Mitica Ricotta Salata PLU 294413. All with Sell by dates Oct 2, 2012.

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Original product description

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.

Recall details

Recall number
F-0110-2013
Event ID
63184
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Sep 11, 2012
Reported
Oct 24, 2012
Classified
Oct 12, 2012
Terminated
Sep 19, 2013
Quantity
Approximately 2500 lbs
Location
Austin, TX, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Letter

Where it was distributed

Nationwide to 21 states

FDA source record · F-0110-2013

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