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Food recall · FDA · Published November 29, 2019

Laubscher Cheese Company, Ltd. recalls Laubscher Cheese Co.; Shredded Cheese; Net Wt. 5 LBS. and 2 LBS.,Cryovac sealed plastic bags, Distributed By: Laubscher

Laubscher recalls shredded cheese products from October 2019 due to Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should stop using these products immediately.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-0601-2020FoodLaubscher ›
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Recalling firmLaubscher Cheese Company, Ltd.1468 N Perry Hwy, N/A · Mercer, PA 16137-4326
No email on file for this recall — reach the company by phone or its official page instead.No email on file — write to the address above instead.
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What happened, in plain English

Laubscher is recalling shredded cheese products that were found to contain Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products sold between October 9 and November 25, 2019, and consumers should stop using them immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16207-laubscher-shredded-cheese-recall-listeria-monocytogenes-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16207-laubscher-shredded-cheese-recall-listeria-monocytogenes-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0601-2020

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“Laubscher Shredded Cheese Recall: Listeria Monocytogenes Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16207-laubscher-shredded-cheese-recall-listeria-monocytogenes-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0601-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0601-2020%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria Monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Contaminated cheese can lead to serious illness if consumed.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Laubscher shredded cheese with a net weight of 2 or 5 pounds sold between October 9 and November 25, 2019, is affected. Infants, pregnant women, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Laubscher shredded cheese in Cryovac sealed plastic bags with a net weight of 2 or 5 pounds. Products were distributed between October 9 and November 25, 2019.

  • Brand
    Laubscher
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Stop Using Immediately

    Discard any Laubscher shredded cheese products with a net weight of 2 or 5 pounds that were sold between October 9 and November 25, 2019.

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Questions people ask

Is this cheese safe to eat?

No, the recalled products contain Listeria Monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume these products.

How can I check if my cheese is recalled?

Look for Laubscher shredded cheese in Cryovac sealed plastic bags with a net weight of 2 or 5 pounds sold between October 9 and November 25, 2019.

What should I do if I have the recalled cheese?

Discard the product immediately and do not eat it. Contact Laubscher for further assistance.

Take action

Contact Laubscher

We’ve drafted a message you can send Laubscher to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall F-0601-2020 — Laubscher Laubscher

Hello,

I own a Laubscher that is covered by recall F-0601-2020 from Laubscher.

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-0601-2020 (November 29, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0601-2020 to see it in context.
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