The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1420-2022·Announced 2022-07-13

Raw milk cheese recalled due to Listeria contamination

Paris Brothers Inc is recalling WIEBE DAIRY Raw Milk Cheese because environmental samples tested positive for Listeria. The product was distributed to wholesale and retail locations.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving Listeria, a high-risk pathogen identified in environmental samples. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, which limits the score to High per the rubric criterion for high-risk pathogens without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Paris Brothers Inc is recalling WIEBE DAIRY Raw Milk Cheese made with Grade A raw milk. Environmental samples tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogenic bacterium that poses a health risk.

The recalled cheese was distributed to a wholesale warehouse and to multiple grocery stores and food service establishments. The total amount recalled is 2981 pounds from lot 05062022, which carries a sell-by date of 01/31/2023.

Listeria can cause serious illness, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised persons. Pregnant women and unborn babies are also at elevated risk. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
WIEBE DAIRY RAW MILK CHEESE Ingredients: Grade A Raw milk, salt, cheese culture, enzyme, annatto Cottonwood River RESERVE www.jasonwiebedairy.com Durham, KS 67438 Plant # 20-037 Carton Label (not available to consumers) ITEM ID: 02000002 PARIS BROTHERS, INC. 8800 NE UN
Manufacturer
Paris Brothers Inc
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot: 05062022 Sell By Date: 01/31/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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