Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Feb 29, 2016

Whole Foods Market Maytag Blue Cheese, Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese cut and…

Recalling firm: Whole Foods Market

Why it was recalled

Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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ProductWhole Foods Market Maytag Blue Cheese, Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic wrap, Dist. by Whole Foods Market 550 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703, PLU: 0293308

FDA code information

PLU numbers beginning with 293308 with sell by dates of 1/20/2016 through 3/21/2016.

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Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Whole Foods Market Maytag Blue Cheese, Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic wrap, Dist. by Whole Foods Market 550 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703, PLU: 0293308

Original FDA recall reason

Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1002-2016
Event ID
73408
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Feb 29, 2016
Reported
Apr 13, 2016
Classified
Apr 7, 2016
Terminated
Aug 15, 2016
Quantity
1156 pounds
Location
Austin, TX, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Press Release

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

FDA source record · F-1002-2016

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