Picnic Gourmet Spreads recalls Moroccan Cilantro Cheese Spread due to Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. This food safety hazard can cause serious illness. Consumers should check product codes and contact the company for details.
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 Moroccan Cilantro Cheese Spread containers after testing found Listeria Monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious food poisoning, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Listeria Monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious food poisoning. It grows in refrigerated foods and can lead to infections that are especially dangerous for vulnerable groups.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria Monocytogenes. Most consumers are less likely to be affected.
Check for 8 oz containers labeled 'Moroccan Cilantro Cheese Spread' with product codes 10696 or 54153. The product was sold in cases of 12 containers.
Look for product codes 10696 or 54153 on the container.
No, the product has been recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
Check for product codes 10696 or 54153 on the 8 oz containers of Moroccan Cilantro Cheese Spread.
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Subject: Recall F-0731-2016 — Picnic Gourmet Spreads Picnic Gourmet Spreads Hello, I own a Picnic Gourmet Spreads that is covered by recall F-0731-2016 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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