Cheese recall sparks highest FDA risk warning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has issued its highest risk warning for a batch of cheddar cheese distributed in Michigan due to possible Listeria contamination.

Why It Matters

The recall, which affects hundreds of units, was prompted by possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes .

It underscores an ongoing threat to food safety in the United States, particularly for vulnerable populations such as older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

Class I recalls are reserved for situations in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death, indicating the gravity of this alert among recent food recalls.

What To Know

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