Hy-Vee recalls Maytag Blue cheese crumbles sold in plastic containers 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 crumbles that were re-packaged and sold in plastic containers with scale labels between January 20 and May 3, 2016. The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The product may be contaminated during the re-packaging process, leading to potential illness if consumed.
Anyone who purchased Maytag Blue cheese crumbles with PLU numbers starting with 854089001 between January 20 and May 3, 2016. Infants, pregnant women, and elderly individuals are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for plastic containers labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers beginning with 854089001. The product was sold from January 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.
Look for PLU numbers starting with 854089001 on the container.
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, so it is not safe to eat. Consumers should check if they have the recalled product and follow the recall instructions.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so consumers should check if they have the product and contact Hy-Vee for further instructions.
Check for plastic containers labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers beginning with 854089001. The product was sold from January 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hy-Vee to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1573-2016 — Hy-Vee Hy-Vee Hello, I own a Hy-Vee that is covered by recall F-1573-2016 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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