Maytag Blue cheese crumbles re-packaged and sold in plastic containers with scale labels in various weights. Product was labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers beginning with 854089001.

Class I - Dangerous
Recalled: March 3, 2016 Hy-Vee Stores Dairy & Eggs

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Use by dates: Jan. 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Hy-Vee Stores Inc
Reason for Recall:
Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Maytag Blue cheese crumbles re-packaged and sold in plastic containers with scale labels in various weights. Product was labeled as Maytag Blue Raw Milk, Maytag Blue, or Maytag Iowa Blue Cheese with PLU numbers beginning with 854089001.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Use by dates: Jan. 20, 2016 through May 3, 2016.

Distribution:

Distributed in: IA, IL, MO, KS, NE, SD, MN, WI

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-1573-2016

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