Whole Foods Market recalls Blue Cheese products with possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected items sold between January 20 and March 21, 2016, with PLU numbers starting 293308.
Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
Whole Foods Market is recalling Blue Cheese products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should not be consumed.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious foodborne illness, including meningitis and sepsis. It is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Consumers who purchased Whole Foods Market Blue Cheese products with PLU numbers starting 293308 and sell-by dates from January 20 to March 21, 2016, are affected. Those who consumed these products are at risk of serious illness.
Check for PLU numbers starting with 293308 on the product label. Products were sold between January 20 and March 21, 2016, at Whole Foods Market stores in Austin, TX.
Immediately discard any recalled Blue Cheese products with PLU numbers starting 293308 and sell-by dates from January 20 to March 21, 2016.
Whole Foods Market Blue Cheese, Maytag Blue Raw Milk, and Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese cut and wrapped in clear plastic with PLU numbers starting 293308.
Products were sold between January 20 and March 21, 2016, at Whole Foods Market stores in Austin, TX.
Look for PLU numbers starting with 293308 on the product label and check the sell-by date to see if it falls between January 20 and March 21, 2016.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Whole Foods Market to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1002-2016 — Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market Hello, I own a Whole Foods Market that is covered by recall F-1002-2016 from Whole Foods Market. 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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