Picnic Gourmet Spreads recalls Parmesan Cheese Spreads due to Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. Stop using and discard affected products to avoid foodborne illness.
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) collected a sample collected a sample of Red Pepper Feta Cheese Spread that came up positive for L. Monocytogenes. The analysis was done by the DHMH Laboratories Administration and revealed the presence of Listeria Monocytogenes in the product. The product is made by Picnic Gourmet Spreads, Potomac , MD 20854
Picnic Gourmet Spreads is recalling Parmesan Cheese Spreads because they tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. Consumers should stop using these products to avoid potential illness.
Listeria Monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe food poisoning, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated spreads can lead to serious illness if eaten.
Anyone who purchased Picnic Gourmet Spreads Parmesan Cheese Spreads (8 oz containers) from stores or online. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe complications.
Check for 8 oz containers labeled 'Picnic Gourmet Spreads Parmesan Cheese Spread' with the product code 10696 54145. The recall covers products sold in cases of 12 containers.
Discard all recalled Parmesan Cheese Spreads products immediately to avoid potential illness.
No, the recalled products tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
Check for 8 oz containers labeled 'Picnic Gourmet Spreads Parmesan Cheese Spread' with the product code 10696 54145.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Picnic Gourmet Spreads to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0729-2016 — Picnic Gourmet Spreads Picnic Gourmet Spreads Hello, I own a Picnic Gourmet Spreads that is covered by recall F-0729-2016 from Picnic Gourmet Spreads. 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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