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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Dairy & Eggs

Sargento Shredded and Grated Cheeses Recalled for Listeria Risk

Agency Publication Date: February 29, 2024
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Summary

Sargento Foods, Inc. has recalled approximately 10,498 units of various Sargento brand shredded and grated cheeses because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes several types of cheese, including Cotija, Parmesan, Swiss, Asiago, Monterey Jack, White Cheddar, Cheddar, and several specialty cheese blends. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date in connection with this recall.

Risk

The cheeses may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections. High-risk groups include young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems; Listeria can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Sargento brand shredded and grated cheeses, including Cotija, Parmesan, Swiss, Asiago, Monterey Jack, White Cheddar, Cheddar, and specialty blends such as Nacho & Taco, Italian, Taco, and Queso Quesadilla.
  2. Identify your product by checking the packaging for Material numbers, UPC barcodes, and Batch or Use By dates. Because of the high volume of affected codes, see the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Sargento Foods Inc. directly for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions regarding food safety.

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: Sargento Cotija Cheese (Grated / Coarse Grated)
Variants: Pack Size 6/5 lb., Pack Size 500/0.5 oz., Pack Size 400/1 oz.
Item Code:
10002578
10003245
10003379
UPC Codes:
46100352601
46100355176
46100355831
Lot Numbers:
02203898 (Use By 02/05/24)
02205996 (Use By 02/17/24)
02207027 (Use By 02/24/24)
02209043 (Use By 03/06/24)
02210169 (Use By 03/17/24)
02211178 (Use By 03/23/24)
02212562 (Use By 03/30/24)
02213262 (Use By 04/06/24)
02216473 (Use By 04/27/24)
02218540 (Use By 05/12/2024)
02221035 (Use By 06/02/2024)
02224663 (Use By 06/25/24)
02226594 (Use By 07/07/24)
02228944 (Use By 07/20/24)
02223954 (Best By APR/17/24)
02225676 (Best By MAY/01/24)
02229084 (Best By MAY/22/24)
02216808 (Best By FEB/28/24)
02224928 (Best By APR/25/24)
02225677 (Best By MAY/01/24)
02226672 (Best By MAY/07/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Parmesan Cheese (Grated / Fancy Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 500/0.5 oz., Pack Size 400/1 oz., Pack Size 500/0.75 oz.
Item Code:
10000278
10000284
10001116
10003382
UPC Codes:
46100348659
46100334997
46100330302
46100355596
Lot Numbers:
02205604 (Best By FEB/11/24)
02216813 (Best By APR/28/24)
02223948 (Best By JUN/16/24)
02212620 (Best By MAR/31/24)
02224173 (Best By JUN/17/24)
02225135 (Best By JUN/25/24)
02226667 (Best By JUL/06/24)
02226905 (Best By JUN/25/24)
02224929 (Best By JUN/24/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Swiss Cheese (Fancy Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 400/1 oz., Pack Size 500/0.5 oz.
Item Code:
10000390
10001021
UPC Codes:
46100349816
46100334997
Lot Numbers:
02224170 (Best By MAY/18/24)
02212841 (Best By MAR/02/24)
02224429 (Best By MAY/19/24)
02226155 (Best By JUN/02/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Asiago Cheese (Fancy Shredded / Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 500/0.75 oz., Pack Size 400/1 oz.
Item Code:
10001006
10003176
UPC Codes:
46100342688
46100354865
Lot Numbers:
02225879 (Best By JUN/01/24)
02224176 (Best By MAY/18/24)
02225887 (Best By JUN/01/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Monterey Jack Cheese (Deep V Shredded / Fancy Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 500/0.5 oz., Pack Size 400/1 oz.
Item Code:
10001592
10003458
UPC Codes:
46100343999
46100356753
Lot Numbers:
02224434 (Best By APR/19/24)
02217002 (Best By FEB/29/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento White Cheddar Cheese (Fancy Shredded Sharp / Mild)
Variants: Pack Size 500/0.5 oz., Pack Size 400/1 oz.
Item Code:
10001126
10001452
10001696
UPC Codes:
46100329313
46100346136
46100350829
Lot Numbers:
02213015 (Best By MAR 03 24)
02212842 (Best By MAR/02/24)
02224657 (Best By MAY/20/24)
02226159 (Best By JUN/01/24)
02227341 (Best By JUN/09/24)
02225136 (Best By MAY/26/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Cheddar Cheese (Deep V Shredded Mild / Thick 'N Hearty Sharp)
Variants: Pack Size 450/1 oz., Pack Size 500/0.5 oz.
Item Code:
10000537
10003561
UPC Codes:
46100348611
46100356432
Lot Numbers:
02217213 (Best By MAR/31/24)
02217212 (Best By MAR/31/24)
02224659 (Best By MAY/20/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Bistro Blends Nacho & Taco Cheese Blend (Fancy Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 500/0.75 oz.
Item Code:
10000281
UPC Codes:
46100334157
Lot Numbers:
02217733 (Best By MAR/03/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Italian Cheese Blend (Fancy Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 500/0.5 oz., Pack Size 400/1 oz.
Item Code:
10000946
10003284
UPC Codes:
46100344583
46100355343
Lot Numbers:
02225878 (Best By MAY/02/24)
02225889 (Best By MAY/02/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Taco Cheese Blend (Deep V Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 500/0.6 oz.
Item Code:
10002484
UPC Codes:
46100352281
Lot Numbers:
02217224 (Best By MAR/01/24)
02217503 (Best By MAR/02/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Product: Sargento Queso Quesadilla Cheese (Bevel Shredded)
Variants: Pack Size 450/1 oz.
Item Code:
10003481
UPC Codes:
46100356593
Lot Numbers:
02225891 (Best By MAY/02/24)

Keep Refrigerated.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 93950
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Sargento Foods, Inc.
Sold By: Retail Stores
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 11 products (2,038 cases; 1,791 cases; 1,143 cases; 264 cases; 1,104 cases; 2,633 cases; 349 cases; 93 cases; 97 cases; 956 cases; 30 cases)
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin

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