Class ITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Feb 16, 2016

Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY…

Recalling firm: Whole Foods Market

Why it was recalled

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Historical recall record. This is not a new recall announcement. “Terminated” describes the FDA recall process; it does not certify that an individual package is safe. FDA termination date: Oct 7, 2016.

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ProductPecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY 10002 wrapped in plastic wrap; Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Product of Italy, PLU 290107, Dist. by Whole Foods Market 50 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703, wrapped in plastic wrap.,

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Sell by dates: 03/03/16 through 03/08/16 and 02/29/16 through 03/08/16

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Original product description

Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY 10002 wrapped in plastic wrap; Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Product of Italy, PLU 290107, Dist. by Whole Foods Market 50 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703, wrapped in plastic wrap.,

Original FDA recall reason

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1709-2016
Event ID
73309
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Feb 16, 2016
Reported
Jul 27, 2016
Classified
Jul 18, 2016
Terminated
Oct 7, 2016
Quantity
Approximately 12 pounds
Location
Austin, TX, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Press Release

Where it was distributed

NY, FL

FDA source record · F-1709-2016

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