The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1424-2022·Announced 2022-07-13

Paris Brothers Mild Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Listeria Risk

Paris Brothers Inc is recalling Mild Cheddar Cheese (UPC 033954252225) due to Listeria in environmental samples. The affected lots (05042022 and 05052022) were distributed to wholesalers, retailers, and food service establishments.

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 with Listeria detected in environmental samples and no reported illnesses. Listeria is a high-risk pathogen explicitly listed in the rubric as qualifying for High (3) severity when no illness has been reported.

Plain-English summary

Paris Brothers Inc is recalling Mild Cheddar Cheese distributed in the United States. The recalled product is sold in 1-pound (16-ounce) packages under item number 02201804 with UPC 033954252225. Affected lot codes are 05042022 and 05052022, both with Best By dates of November 4-5, 2022. A total of 2,981 pounds of product were distributed.

Environmental samples from the facility tested positive for Listeria. The product was distributed to a wholesale warehouse and multiple grocery stores and food service establishments across the United States.

Consumers should not consume this product if it matches the recalled lot codes. Check the package for lot number 05042022 or 05052022. If you have purchased this product, discard it or return it to your retailer for a refund. For questions, contact Paris Brothers Inc at (816) 455-4189 or 8800 NE Underground Drive, Kansas City, MO 64161.

The recalled product

Product
MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes and Annatto DISTRIBUTED BY PARIS BROTHERS, INC. KANSAS CITY, MO 64161 UPC: 033954252225 Net wt. 1 LB(16OZ) 453G Carton Label (not available to consumers) ITEM ID: 02201804 PARIS BROTHERS,
Manufacturer
Paris Brothers Inc
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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