Sargento Italian Cheese Blend Recall: Listeria Risk

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Recalling firmSargento Foods, Inc.1 Persnickety Pl · Plymouth, WI 53073-3544

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What happened, in plain English

Sargento is recalling two types of Italian Cheese Blend products due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.

Why it’s dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations. It grows in refrigerated foods and can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, or severe illness in high-risk groups.

Who’s affected

Pregnant women, newborns, and older adults are most at risk from this Listeria contamination. Anyone who purchased the recalled products should check if they have them.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Sargento Italian Cheese Blend products with pack sizes of 500/0.5 oz (UPC 46100344583) or 400/1 oz (UPC 46100355343). Products were distributed with a best-by date of May 2024.

Brand
Sargento
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

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Look for the specific pack sizes and UPC numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your product is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to eat?

The recall notice states that the product may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume until you confirm it's not recalled.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for Sargento Italian Cheese Blend products with pack sizes of 500/0.5 oz (UPC 46100344583) or 400/1 oz (UPC 46100355343).

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

The recall notice does not specify a remedy, so contact Sargento directly for guidance on safe handling or disposal.

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We’ve drafted a message you can send Sargento to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall F-1017-2024 — Sargento Sargento

Hello,

I own a Sargento that is covered by recall F-1017-2024 from Sargento.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-1017-2024 (February 5, 2024) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1017-2024 to see it in context.
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Sargento Foods, Inc. recalls Italian Cheese Blend packaged in the following configurations: 1. Sargento Part #23613, Fancy Shredded Italian Cheese

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