Light String Cheese — Class II food recall F-0525-2018
Terminated recall by Saputo Cheese USA Inc., reported 2018-01-17, distributed in CA, FL, IA, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO…. cheese has an off odor / off taste.
| Recall number | F-0525-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, IL, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-12-21 |
| Classified | 2018-01-05 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-01-17 |
| Terminated | 2018-05-31 |
| Distributed | CA, FL, IA, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI |
| Quantity | 36,071 pounds |
| Expiration dates | 2018-04-05 |
Product
Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under the following brands and package sizes: 1. Fit & Active, 10 oz,., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 041498-190293; 2. LIDL, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. BEST BY 29MAR18L3 3. Market Pantry, 5 oz,., 6 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-116951 4. Market Pantry, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-118122; 5. AHOLD, 8 oz., 8 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-152757; 6. AHOLD 16 oz., 16 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-129667; 7. AHOLD, 24 oz., 24 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-044823.
Reason for recall
cheese has an off odor / off taste.
Machine access
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