Don Francisco Cheese recalls Tio Francisco Panela products due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPC codes and stop using affected items.
Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Don Francisco Cheese is recalling Tio Francisco Panela cheese products because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall affects products sold at Food City and other retail locations with specific UPC codes and dates through April 2, 2024.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can grow in refrigerated foods and cause severe infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and people with compromised immune systems. This contamination occurred in the panela cheese products produced by Don Francisco Cheese.
Consumers who purchased Tio Francisco Panela cheese products with the listed UPC codes or batch IDs from Food City and other retail deli counters between January 2023 and April 2024 are affected. Pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness.
Check for the following UPC codes: 7-27242-00550-0 for 14 oz. Panela and other batch IDs listed in the recall notice. Products were sold at Food City deli counters and other retail locations through April 2, 2024.
Immediately discard any Tio Francisco Panela cheese products with the listed UPC codes or batch IDs.
Tio Francisco Panela 14 oz. (UPC 7-27242-00550-0) and 16 oz. Panela products sold at Food City and other retail deli counters through April 2, 2024.
Look for the UPC code 7-27242-00550-0 or batch IDs listed in the recall notice, which include specific production dates through April 2, 2024.
Yes, Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant individuals, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Don Francisco Cheese to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0921-2024 — Don Francisco Cheese Don Francisco Cheese Hello, I own a Don Francisco Cheese that is covered by recall F-0921-2024 from Don Francisco Cheese. 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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