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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Dairy & Eggs

Laubscher Cheese Co. Shredded Cheese Recalled for Listeria Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 4, 2020
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Summary

Laubscher Cheese Company, Ltd. has recalled approximately 1,617,420 pounds of Shredded Cheese because samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled cheese was sold in 2-pound and 5-pound Cryovac sealed plastic bags distributed throughout the United States. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them, as they were packaged between October 9, 2019, and November 25, 2019.

Risk

The cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Listeria infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your cheese packaging for the brand 'Laubscher Cheese Co.' and a Pack Date between October 9, 2019 and November 25, 2019.
  2. Verify if you have the 2-pound or 5-pound Cryovac sealed plastic bags of Shredded Cheese.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 if you have additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Laubscher Cheese Co. Shredded Cheese (2 LBS. and 5 LBS.)
Variants: 2 LBS., 5 LBS.
Lot Numbers:
October 9 2019 - November 25 2019 - Pack Date

Recall # F-0601-2020; Cryovac sealed plastic bags.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 84386
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Laubscher Cheese Company, Ltd.
Sold By: Laubscher Cheese Co.
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 1,617,420 lbs of Shredded Cheese
Distributed To: Nationwide

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