FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-1709-2016

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY 10002 wrapped in plastic wrap; Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Product of Italy, PLU 290107, Dist. by Whole Foods Market 50 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703, wrapped in plastic wrap.,

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
Sell by dates: 03/03/16 through 03/08/16 and 02/29/16 through 03/08/16
Quantity
Approximately 12 pounds

Why it was recalled

Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recalling firm

Firm
Whole Foods Market
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
550 Bowie St, N/A, Austin, Texas 78703-4648

Distribution

Distribution pattern
NY, FL

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-02-16
FDA classified
2016-07-18
Posted by FDA
2016-07-27
Terminated
2016-10-07
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-1709-2016. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.