HIGH RISK
Terminated
F-0110-2013
Frescolina and Mitica brand Ricotta Salata cheeses were cut into wedges, packaged in clear plastic wrap and sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label using PLU 293427 and PLU 294413, respectively. All "sell by" dates through Oct. 2 are affected.
Recalled by Whole Foods Market
Classification
Class I — Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Reason for Recall
Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling ricotta salata sold in 21 states and Washington, D.C. that came from its supplier Forever Cheese Inc. of Long Island City, NY. Forever Cheese recalled this cheese product because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
Product Details
Product Quantity
Approximately 2500 lbs
Product Type
Food
Code Info
Frescolina Ricotta Salata PLU 293427. Mitica Ricotta Salata PLU 294413. All with Sell by dates Oct 2, 2012.
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution & Geography
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide to 21 states
Company Location
Austin, TX, 78703-4648
Timeline
Report Date
10/24/2012
Recall Initiated
09/11/2012
Classification Date
10/12/2012
Termination Date
09/19/2013
Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls
Last updated: August 28, 2026
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