Forever Cheese recalls Mitica brand Pecorino aged in walnuts cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination from private lab tests. Consumers should check product codes and take action if affected.
The Mitica brand Aged Pecorino Cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes based on private laboratory testing.
Forever Cheese is recalling Mitica brand Pecorino aged in walnuts cheese because private lab tests found it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This could cause serious illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in vulnerable groups. It spreads through contaminated food and can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, or severe illness in high-risk individuals.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria contamination. The product is sold in the U.S. by Forever Cheese.
Check for the production code NOC15313 on the shipping case. The product is labeled as 'Mitica Pecorino Aged in Walnuts Leaves (Pecorino Foglie di Noci), semi-hard sheep's milk cheese, minimum weight 2 lbs.'
Look for the production code NOC15313 on the shipping case of the cheese.
The recall states the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, so it is not safe to eat until the remedy is followed.
Check for the production code NOC15313 on the shipping case. The product is labeled as 'Mitica Pecorino Aged in Walnuts Leaves (Pecorino Foglie di Noci), semi-hard sheep's milk cheese, minimum weight 2 lbs.'
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Forever Cheese for guidance.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forever Cheese to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-2624-2016 — Forever Cheese Forever Cheese Hello, I own a Forever Cheese that is covered by recall F-2624-2016 from Forever Cheese. 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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