Sargento Foods, Inc. recalls Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz., UPC 4610041105, Sell By date: H10APR17
Sargento recalls 4-cheese pizza shredded cheese with UPC 4610041105 sold by H10APR17 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid use and contact Sargento for refunds.
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Sargento Foods Inc. was notified by their supplier that the cheese that was supplied may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Sargento is recalling shredded cheese products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products sold with a sell-by date of April 10, 2017, and requires consumers to stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22290-sargento-shredded-chef-blends-4-cheese-pizzeria-recall-listeria-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22290-sargento-shredded-chef-blends-4-cheese-pizzeria-recall-listeria-contamination · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1656-2017
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“Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22290-sargento-shredded-chef-blends-4-cheese-pizzeria-recall-listeria-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-1656-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1656-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations. Contaminated cheese may lead to foodborne illness if consumed, potentially resulting in severe complications like sepsis or meningitis.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz. with UPC 4610041105 and a sell-by date of April 10, 2017. Pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 4610041105 on the product label and a sell-by date of April 10, 2017. The product is labeled as 'Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz.'
- Brand
Sargento- Product
Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz., UPC 4610041105, Sell By date: H10APR17- Category
Food
All 17 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.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
USA: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, PR, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI. OUS: GUATEMALA, MEXICO, PANAMA, NASSAU
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1644-2017 | Sargento Ultra Thin Sliced Longhorn Colby, 6.84 oz., UPC 4610000228, with Sell By dates of 12APR17B, 02FEB17F, 01MAR17B, 16MAR17F and 10MAY17B.; Sell By dates of 12APR17B, 02FEB17F, 01MAR17B, 16MAR17F and 10MAY17B. |
| F-1645-2017 | Sargento Chef Blends Shredded Nacho & Taco Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040041.,Sell By dates of H14JUN17, H12JUL17, H04MAY17, S15MAY17, H01JUN17.; Sell By dates of H14JUN17, H12JUL17, H04MAY17, S15MAY17, H01JUN17. |
| F-1646-2017 | Sargento Sliced Colby-Jack Cheese, 12 oz., UPC 4610000109 with Sell By date of 11JUN17B & 01MAY17B.; Sell By date of 11JUN17B, 01MAY17B |
| F-1647-2017 | Sargento Sliced Pepper Jack Cheese, 12 oz., UPC 4610000108 with Sell By dates of 12JUN17B, 09JUL17B, 02MAY17B, 03MAY17B, 11JUN17B, and 10JUL17B. Sargento Sliced Pepper Jack, 7.5 oz., UPC 4610000122, Sell By date: 03MAY17B; Sell By dates of 12JUN17B, 09JUL17B,02MAY17B, 03MAY17B, 11JUN17B and 10JUL17B. |
| F-1648-2017 | Sargento Chef Blends Shredded Taco Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040002 with Sell By dates of H14JUN17, F28JUN17, H11MAY17, H01JUN17; Sell By dates of H14JUN17, F28JUN17, H11MAY17, H01JUN17. |
| F-1649-2017 | Sargento Off The Block Shredded Fine Cut Colby-Jack Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040014 with Sell By date of F05JUL17, H06MAY17; Sell By date of F05JUL17, H06MAY17 |
| F-1650-2017 | Sargento Off The Block Shredded Fine Cut Cheddar Jack Cheese, 8 oz., UPC 4610040076 with Sell By date of F05JUL17, H07MAY17, H08MAY17, H09MAY17; Sell By date of F05JUL17 , H07MAY17, H08MAY17, H09MAY17 |
| F-1651-2017 | Sargento Sliced Colby, 8oz., UPC 4610000105, Sell By date: 15MAY17F; Sell By date of 15MAY17F. |
| F-1652-2017 | Sargento Sliced Muenster, 8oz., UPC 4610000107, Sell By dates: 05MAR17F, 06MAR17F,16APR17F, 17APR17Fand 15APR17F; Sell By date of 05MAR17F, 06MAR17F,16APR17F, 17APR17Fand 15APR17F . |
| F-1653-2017 | Sargento Sliced Tomato & Basil Jack, 6.67oz., UPC 4610000279, Sell By date: 03MAR17B; Sell By date of 03MAR17B |
| F-1654-2017 | Sargento Artisan Blends Double Cheddar Shredded Cheese, 8oz., UPC 4610040094, Sell By date: H09JUN17 and H08JUN17; Sell By date of H09JUN17 and H08JUN17 |
| F-1655-2017 | Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat Colby-Jack, 8oz., UPC 4610041018, Sell By date: H07APR17; Sell By date of H07APR17 |
| F-1656-2017 | Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz., UPC 4610041105, Sell By date: H10APR17; Sell By date of H10APR17 |
| F-1657-2017 | Sargento Sliced Red Rind Munster Cheese, 0.75 oz, UPC 4610031554.; Code Date 28116F Best by Date 1/5/17 Code Date 32116F Best by Date 2/14/17 |
| F-1658-2017 | Sargento Deep V SHRED Monterey Jack Cheese withy Fiesta Peppers, 5 lbs , UPC 4610033648.; Code Date: FEB/16/17, MAR/30/17, APR/20/17 |
| F-1659-2017 | Sargento Mont Jack Cheese w/hot peppers, 5 lbs, UPC 4610033926.; Code Date 32316 KB Best by Date 2/16/17 |
| F-1660-2017 | Sargento Sliced Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese , 0.4 oz, UPC 4610034527.; Code Date: USE BY JUN/11/17 A319 |
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Now
Immediately discard the recalled shredded cheese product to avoid potential illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the recalled product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume.
How can I get a refund?
The recall notice does not specify a refund process. Contact Sargento directly for assistance.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
Contact Sargento
We’ve drafted a message you can send Sargento to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1656-2017 — Sargento Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz., UPC 4610041105, Sell By date: H10AP Hello, I own a Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria, 8oz., UPC 4610041105, Sell By date: H10APR17 that is covered by recall F-1656-2017 from Sargento. 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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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1656-2017 (February 10, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1656-2017 to see it in context.
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