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Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic and 1 more: listeria risk

September 8, 2021 · Whole Foods Market 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 recallPotential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Whole Foods Market
Location
Austin, TX
Reported by FDA
September 8, 2021
Recall started
July 27, 2021
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Dairy and eggs
Reason type
ListeriaOther contamination

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.

  • Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic
    Quantity: 182.9 lbs
    Codes: May 17 July 26, 2021
  • Cahill Whiskey Cheddar Cheese packaged in clear plastic PLU 5478494884
    Quantity: 18.64 lbs
    Codes: May 17 - July 26, 2021

Where it was distributed

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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?

Whole Foods Market recalled 2 products, including Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic.

Why was it recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with 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?

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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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Sources

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