Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me cheese — Class I food recall F-1457-2018
Terminated recall by Whole Foods Market, reported 2018-05-23, distributed in AR, CT, IL, NJ, NM, TX. The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
| Recall number | F-1457-2018 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2018-04-09 |
| Classified | 2018-05-15 |
| Reported by FDA | 2018-05-23 |
| Terminated | 2018-07-06 |
| Distributed | AR, CT, IL, NJ, NM, TX |
| Quantity | 26 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| Lot numbers | H010, H011, H10, H11 |
Product
Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me cheese (under the names Explorateur, Explorateur French Triple Cr¿me Cheese and Explorateur Triple Cr¿me French Cheese) which were both cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap, as well as sold in branded 8 oz. packages
Reason for recall
The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Machine access
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