Whole Foods Market Recalls Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese Due to STEC Contamination
Whole Foods Market recalls Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese (PLU 0206151-0206159) sold through 9/2/2016 due to possible Shiga toxin-producing E. coli contamination. Consumers should avoid consumption.
Recall notice
Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC).
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What happened, in plain English
Whole Foods Market is recalling Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese that was cut and wrapped in clear plastic. This product may contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), which can cause serious illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/23652-whole-foods-market-recalls-grassfields-lamont-cheddar-cheese-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/23652-whole-foods-market-recalls-grassfields-lamont-cheddar-cheese-due-to · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2148-2016
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“Whole Foods Market Recalls Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese Due to STEC Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/23652-whole-foods-market-recalls-grassfields-lamont-cheddar-cheese-due-to. Based on FDA recall #F-2148-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2148-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cheese may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a type of bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning. STEC infections can lead to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and in severe cases, kidney failure.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese with PLU codes 0206151 to 0206159 and sell-by dates through September 2, 2016, are affected. Those who have eaten the cheese are at risk of foodborne illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese with PLU codes between 0206151 and 0206159. The product was sold through Whole Foods Market with sell-by dates up to September 2, 2016.
- Brand
Whole Foods Market- Category
Food
All 8 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
Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-2143-2016 | Grassfields Gouda Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 385.39 pounds |
| F-2144-2016 | Grassfields Onion N Garlic Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 180.12 pounds |
| F-2145-2016 | Grassfields Country Dill Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 242.14 pounds |
| F-2146-2016 | Grassfields Leyden Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 296.71 pounds |
| F-2147-2016 | Grassfields Edam Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 250.08 pounds |
| F-2148-2016 | Grassfields Lamont Cheddar Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 283.03 pounds |
| F-2149-2016 | Grassfields Fait Gras Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 105.16 pounds |
| F-2150-2016 | Grassfields Polkton Corners Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic; PLU codes that range from 0206151 to 0206159 and "sell by" dates through 9/2/2016 | 199.37 pounds |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for PLU codes 0206151 to 0206159 on the cheese packaging.
Avoid Consumption
Do not eat the recalled cheese if it has the specified PLU codes and sell-by date.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class I
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-2148-2016 (August 3, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2148-2016 to see it in context.
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