Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic
Whole Foods Market recalls Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and contact Whole Foods for details.
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What happened, in plain English
Whole Foods Market is recalling Cahill Cheddar cheese with PLU code 93579 that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/14289-whole-foods-cahill-cheddar-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/14289-whole-foods-cahill-cheddar-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0901-2021
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“Whole Foods Cahill Cheddar Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/14289-whole-foods-cahill-cheddar-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0901-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0901-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated cheese can lead to foodborne illness if eaten.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic from Whole Foods Market between May 17 and July 26, 2021. Pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU code 93579 in clear plastic packaging. The product was sold at Whole Foods Market from May 17 to July 26, 2021.
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Whole Foods Market- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
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Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
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
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0901-2021 | Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic; May 17 July 26, 2021 | 182.9 lbs |
| F-0902-2021 | Cahill Whiskey Cheddar Cheese packaged in clear plastic PLU 5478494884; May 17 - July 26, 2021 | 18.64 lbs |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product
Discard the Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic immediately.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
When was this product recalled?
The product was recalled from May 17 to July 26, 2021.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU code 93579 in clear plastic packaging sold at Whole Foods Market between May 17 and July 26, 2021.
Contact Whole Foods Market
We’ve drafted a message you can send Whole Foods Market to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0901-2021 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market Hello, I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-0901-2021 from Whole Foods Market. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0901-2021 (July 27, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0901-2021 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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