CLASS I Food recall · Reported 8 Sep 2021 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cahill Cheddar with Porter recalled by Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market is recalling Cahill Cheddar with Porter, distributed in 22 states. The recall was initiated on 27 Jul 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesMay 17 July 26, 2021

Quantity recalled182.9 lbs

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0901-2021
FDA event ID: 88364
Recalling firm: Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
Brand: Cahill
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 27 Jul 2021
FDA classified: 30 Aug 2021
Reported: 8 Sep 2021
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

27 Jul 2021	Recall initiated by company
30 Aug 2021	Classified by FDA	+34 days
8 Sep 2021	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Cahill Cheddar with Porter PLU 93579 packaged in clear plastic

Where it was distributed

Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Florida Hawaii Iowa Illinois Indiana Louisiana Michigan Missouri Mississippi North Carolina Nebraska New Hampshire Nevada New York Oklahoma Texas

Stores named: Whole Foods

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes

Which lots are affected?

May 17 July 26, 2021

Where was it sold?

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 88364

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