Maytag Dairy Farms recalls Blue Cheese products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected wedges and wheels (UPC codes listed) pose a risk of serious illness. Consumers should check product labels and contact Maytag for details.
Product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Maytag Dairy Farms is recalling Blue Cheese products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded or returned to avoid potential health risks.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow in refrigerated foods and cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated Blue Cheese products may lead to illness if consumed.
Anyone who owns or uses Maytag Blue Cheese wedges or wheels with the listed UPC codes or lots/batches is affected. Pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe infections.
Check for Maytag Blue Cheese wedges or wheels with the following UPC codes: 8 54089 00114 0 (4 LB. wheel), 8 54089 00112 6 (2 LB. wheel), 8 54089 00102 7 (1 oz. wedges), 8 54089 00104 1 (4 oz. wedges), 8 54089 00108 9 (8 oz. wedges). Also, check for Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles with UPC 8 54089 00183 6 (8 oz. plastic cups) or 8 64089 00181 2 (5lb. bulk box).
Immediately discard or return any affected Maytag Blue Cheese products with the listed UPC codes or lots/batches to avoid potential illness.
Maytag Blue Cheese wedges and wheels with UPC codes 8 54089 00114 0, 8 54089 00112 6, 8 54089 00102 7, 8 54089 00104 1, and 8 54089 00108 9, as well as Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles with UPC 8 54089 00183 6 and 8 64089 00181 2.
Check the UPC code on the product packaging or the lot/batch numbers listed in the recall notice. Affected products include specific sizes and UPC codes as detailed in the recall record.
The recall record states that the remedy is null, meaning no specific remedy is provided beyond discarding or returning the product to avoid potential illness.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Maytag to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1595-2016 — Maytag Maytag Hello, I own a Maytag that is covered by recall F-1595-2016 from Maytag. 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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