Castle Shredded Cheese Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk

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Recalling firmCastle Importing, Inc.14550 Miller Ave · Fontana, CA 92336-1696

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What happened, in plain English

Castle Importing has recalled shredded three-cheese blend cheese products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially for pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. It grows in refrigerated conditions and can survive in cheese products. This contamination may lead to infections that can be life-threatening for vulnerable groups.

Who’s affected

Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria contamination. Most consumers are at lower risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for lot numbers 23290, 23312, 23325, 23354, 23354, 23355, or 24003, 24033 on the packaging. The product is labeled as 'Classic Castle Brand Shredded Three Cheese Blend' with a net weight of 4 or 5 pounds.

Brand
Castle
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Lot Number
Look for lot numbers 23290, 23312, 23325, 23354, 23354, 23355, or 24003, 24033 on the packaging.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

No, products with the listed lot numbers may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Check the lot number on the packaging; affected products have lot numbers 23290, 23312, 23325, 23354, 23354, 23355, or 24003, 24033.

What should I do if I have the affected product?

Do not consume the product. Check with Castle Importing for further instructions.

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Subject: Recall F-1039-2024 — Castle Castle

Hello,

I own a Castle that is covered by recall F-1039-2024 from Castle.

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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Official source: FDA Recall #F-1039-2024 (February 5, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1039-2024 to see it in context.
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Castle Importing, Inc. recalls Classic Castle Brand Shredded Three Cheese Blend Net Wt. 20 Lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs. Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333

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