Kentucky Bleu Cheese Was Sold in the Louisville, Ky, Whole Foods Market Store, and Was Cut And…
What you need to know
Class I
What happened
Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling & amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL& amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot;…
Health risk
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
Action required
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLCAustin, TX, United States
UPC / barcodes
No UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
The & amp; quot; Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL& amp; quot
has a PLU of 209578 and includes all 'sell by' dates, which are noted on the scale label.
Distribution area
KY
KY
United States
Quantity affected
1.21 lbs
Recall initiation
FDA report date: January 16, 2013
FDA recall number
F-0868-2013
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC initiated this food recall on October 5, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling & amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL& amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; sold in its Louisville, KY store and & amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's& amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; cheese sold in its Nashville, TN store. These cheeses are being recalled because they have the potentia. The FDA report lists distribution as: KY.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling & amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL& amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; sold in its Louisville, KY store and & amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's& amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; cheese sold in its Nashville, TN store. These cheeses are being recalled because they have the potentia
Kentucky Bleu Cheese Was Sold in the Louisville, Ky, Whole Foods Market Store, and Was Cut And… was made or distributed by Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC in Austin, TX, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0868-2013, dated January 16, 2013.
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 safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.
FDA definition
The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Product safety recall
Symptoms to watch for
The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.
Higher-risk groups
Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.
What to do now
1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.
Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.
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
4 answers
What is the Kentucky Bleu Cheese Was Sold in the Louisville, Ky, Whole Foods Market Store, and Was Cut And… recall?
Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC recalled Kentucky Bleu Cheese Was Sold in the Louisville, Ky, Whole Foods Market Store, and Was Cut And… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0868-2013. Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling & amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot; Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL& amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; amp; quot;…
What should I do if I bought this product?
Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.
Is the Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC 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-0868-2013. 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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