Sargento Cheese Recalled for 7 Types of Listeria

One of the largest cheese manufacturers in the United States, Sargento Cheese has recalled seven of its products for fear of a listeria outbreak. The seven products affected by the recall include:

• Sargento Sliced Colby

• Sargento Sliced Muenster

• Sargento Sliced Pepper Jack

• Sargento Sliced Tomato & Basil Jack

• Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat Colby-Jack

• Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria

• Sargento Artisan Blends Double Cheddar Shredded Cheese

Listeria causes acute gastrointestinal problems, muscle aches, diarrhea, and fever, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although there have not been any confirmed reports of illnesses, Sargento urges the public to check the UPC code on their cheese. Listeria is fatal to the elderly, young children, and pregnant women.

The decision for the recall began when a supplier, Deustch Kase Hause in Middlebury, Indiana, informed the company its Longhorn Colby cheese might be contaminated. The cheese was packaged at Sargento’s plant located in Plymouth, Wisconsin. Additionally, Sargento has recalled five other products to minimize contamination. If customers are unsure if their products are contaminated and have no way of checking, it is recommended to throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The recall prompted Taylor Farms to recall its products since Sargento Cheese supplies them.

So, before you decide to use Sargento Cheese for your next meal, take a moment to check the package’s UPC code.