Hy-Vee recalls Maytag blue cheese products with scale labels from Jan 20, 2016 to May 3, 2016 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product labels for PLU numbers starting with 854089001.
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Hy-Vee is recalling Maytag blue cheese products that were re-packaged in foil or plastic wrap with scale labels. The products may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe infections, particularly in vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated cheese products may lead to foodborne illness if consumed.
Anyone who purchased Maytag blue cheese products with scale labels from Hy-Vee stores between January 20 and May 3, 2016. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for products labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers starting with 854089001. The products were sold from January 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.
Look for PLU numbers starting with 854089001 on the product label.
Whole wheels and cuts of Maytag blue cheese re-packaged in foil or clear plastic wrap with scale labels from January 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.
The recall record does not specify a remedy.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hy-Vee to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1572-2016 — Hy-Vee Hy-Vee Hello, I own a Hy-Vee that is covered by recall F-1572-2016 from Hy-Vee. 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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