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Laubscher Cheese recalls Laubscher Cheese Co.: listeria risk

February 12, 2020 · Laubscher Cheese Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallLaubscher Cheese Company, LTD , has initiated a recall of Shredded Cheese, because samples of the shredded cheese were found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Laubscher Cheese
Location
Mercer, PA
Reported by FDA
February 12, 2020
Recall started
November 29, 2019
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Dairy and eggs
Reason type
Listeria

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Laubscher Cheese Co.; Shredded Cheese; Net Wt. 5 LBS. and 2 LBS.,Cryovac sealed plastic bags, Distributed By: Laubscher Cheese Co. Mercer, PA 16137
    Quantity: 1,617,420 lbs of Shredded Cheese
    Codes: October 9 2019 - November 25 2019 - Pack Date

Where it was distributed

All product shipped with in the United States

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Laubscher Cheese recalled 1 product, including Laubscher Cheese Co.; Shredded Cheese; Net Wt. 5 LBS. and 2 LBS.,Cryovac sealed plastic bags, Distributed By: Laubscher Cheese Co. Mercer….

Why was it recalled?

Laubscher Cheese Company, LTD , has initiated a recall of Shredded Cheese, because samples of the shredded cheese were found positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

All product shipped with in the United States

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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