Dozens of reputable news sites are reporting a huge Sargento cheese recall, begging you to check your fridge. Sargento says they are misrepresenting the facts about how this recall affects consumers like you. While the popular brand has recalled over 10,000 cases of shredded cheese due to potential Listeria contamination in 15 states, none of the affected products were sold to supermarkets. They were sold to food service operations, so there is no need for you to check your fridge. Unless you've been stealing shredded cheese from a restaurant you work at. In which case, you might want to check out the FDA's report.
So is there, or isn't there a Sargento cheese recall?
Recent headlines may have caused some concern, but we're here to clarify: Sargento branded cheese products are not affected by the current recall. This news follows the February 5th recall of Cotija cheese from California-based Rizo-Lopez Foods due to potential Listeria contamination. Sargento, a Wisconsin cheesemaker, immediately investigated and discovered the recall only impacted a limited amount of their Food Service and Ingredients products, not the cheese you find at your local grocery store.
Out of an abundance of caution, Sargento voluntarily recalled products supplied by Rizo-Lopez Foods and those potentially produced on the same lines. Additionally, they have terminated their relationship with the California company. So rest assured, cheese lovers, your favorite Sargento varieties are safe to enjoy!
