El Encanto recalls Hatch Valley Mild 5-5# Z cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid using recalled products to prevent potential foodborne illness.
Products were recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
El Encanto is recalling its Hatch Valley Mild 5-5# Z cheese products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This could lead to foodborne illness, especially for vulnerable groups like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. This specific strain of bacteria can lead to severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. The contamination occurred in the cheese products during manufacturing.
This recall affects consumers who purchased the Hatch Valley Mild 5-5# Z cheese products with Product Item Number 1057-5. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious complications from Listeria infection.
Check for the Product Item Number 1057-5 on the sealed poly film pouches. The products were sold in cardboard boxes with attached shipper labels and are part of lots 2173, 2183, 2203, 2223, 2273, 2283, 2303, 2593, 2603, or 2623.
Look for the Product Item Number 1057-5 on sealed poly film pouches and check the lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
No, the product has been recalled due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume these products.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious complications from Listeria infection.
Check for the Product Item Number 1057-5 on the sealed poly film pouches and verify the lot numbers: 2173, 2183, 2203, 2223, 2273, 2283, 2303, 2593, 2603, or 2623.
We’ve drafted a message you can send El Encanto to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1521-2014 — El Encanto El Encanto Hello, I own a El Encanto that is covered by recall F-1521-2014 from El Encanto. 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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