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MDS Foods Inc: Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes; Potential cross contamination from a sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes; Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

Agency Publication Date: March 23, 2017
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Summary

MDS Foods Inc. is recalling 36 pounds of AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti cheese slices (.75oz per slice) packaged in 1.5 lb containers. The product was sold in multiple states including Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan. This recall was initiated because the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, which was detected in product samples by the State Department of Agriculture.

Risk

The product 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 refrigerator for AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice (1.5 lbs) with UPC 82853715542.
  2. Identify if your package has Item number 71554 and a 'Best if Used by' date of 5/3/2017.
  3. If you have this product, do not consume it; please contact the manufacturer or the place of purchase for further instructions regarding disposal or return.
  4. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint line at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Affected Products

Product: AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice (1.5 lbs)
Item Code:
71554
UPC Codes:
82853715542
Date Ranges: Best if Used by: 5/3/2017

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 76441
Status: Active
Manufacturer: MDS Foods Inc
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 16 products (10019.1 lbs; 17144.5 lbs; 12767.1 lbs; 3705.8 lbs; 60 lbs; 39.98 lbs; 1113.8 lbs; 2322.04 lbs; 37462.8 lbs; 4598.58 lbs; 5640 lbs; 2676 lbs; 10494 lbs; 36 lbs; 4266.33 lbs; 1344 lbs)

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