RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-2491-2014/FDA enforcement
4 C Foods, Corp.·Food·Aug 29, 2014

4c Grated Cheese Homestyle 100% Natural Parmesan, NET WT

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    4C Foods Corp. has recalled 4C HomeStyle Parmesan Grated Cheese due to Salmonella contamination.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIA, IL, MI, MN +4 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand name4 C Foods, Corp.
Recalling firm4 C Foods, Corp.Brooklyn, NY, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41387 32790 8
Lot / date codes
  • Unit Code: BEST BY JUL 21 2016 4CF22:37:05 to BEST BY JUL 21 2016 4CF24:00:00 BEST BY JUL 22 2016 4CF00:00:01 to BEST BY JUL 22 2016 4CF06:00:00 Case Code: Best By: JUL 21 2016 4CF 22:37 to Best By: JUL 21 2016 4CF 24:00 Best By: JUL 22 2016 4CF 00:00 to Best By: JUL 22 2016 4CF 06:00
Distribution area
IAILMIMNNDNESDWI

IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, and WI

United States

Quantity affected3, 696 total units (308 cartons x 12 jars per carton)
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 1, 2014
FDA recall numberF-2491-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

4 C Foods, Corp. initiated this food recall on August 29, 2014. The FDA enforcement report states: 4C Foods Corp. has recalled 4C HomeStyle Parmesan Grated Cheese due to Salmonella contamination. The FDA report lists distribution as: IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD, and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: 4C Foods Corp. has recalled 4C HomeStyle Parmesan Grated Cheese due to Salmonella contamination.

4c Grated Cheese Homestyle 100% Natural Parmesan, NET WT was made or distributed by 4 C Foods, Corp. in Brooklyn, NY, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-2491-2014, dated October 1, 2014.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the 4c Grated Cheese Homestyle 100% Natural Parmesan, NET WT recall?

4 C Foods, Corp. recalled 4c Grated Cheese Homestyle 100% Natural Parmesan, NET WT in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-2491-2014. 4C Foods Corp. has recalled 4C HomeStyle Parmesan Grated Cheese due to Salmonella contamination.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the 4 C Foods, Corp. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-2491-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.