Mitica brand PECORINO AGED IN WALNUTS LEAVES — Class I food recall F-2624-2016
Terminated recall by Forever Cheese, reported 2016-10-12, distributed in CA, CO, CT, FL, NY, OH, PA, VA…. The Mitica brand Aged Pecorino Cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on private laborat
| Recall number | F-2624-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Forever Cheese, Astoria, NY, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-02-08 |
| Classified | 2016-09-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-10-12 |
| Terminated | 2016-09-30 |
| Distributed | CA, CO, CT, FL, NY, OH, PA, VA, VT |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | listeria monocytogenes |
| Lot numbers | X2537 |
Product
Mitica brand PECORINO AGED IN WALNUTS LEAVES (PECORINO FOGLIE di NOCI), SEMI-HARD SHEEP'S MILK CHEESE, Minimum Weight 2 lbs. -- Product of Romagna - Italy --- Imported by Forever Cheese, L.I.C., NY 11106 --- There are 2 wheels of cheese per shipping case.
Reason for recall
The Mitica brand Aged Pecorino Cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on private laboratory testing.
Machine access
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