CLASS I Food recall · Reported 13 Mar 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Classic Castle Shredded Three Cheese Blend recalled by Castle Importing
Castle Importing is recalling Classic Castle Shredded Three Cheese Blend, distributed in California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Texas, Washington. The recall was initiated on 5 Feb 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
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-1039-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94117
- Recalling firm
- Castle Importing, Fontana, CA
- Brand
- Castle
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 5 Feb 2024
- FDA classified
- 6 Mar 2024
- Reported
- 13 Mar 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 6 Mar 2024 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 13 Mar 2024 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product has the 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
Classic Castle Brand Shredded Three Cheese Blend Net Wt. 20 Lbs, Net Wt. 5 lbs. Fontana, CA 92336 Plant #06-00333
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following: CA< OH, CT, FL, TX, WA, IL No foreign distribution.
Questions about this recall
Is Classic Castle Shredded Three Cheese Blend recalled?
Yes. Castle Importing recalled Classic Castle Shredded Three Cheese Blend on 5 Feb 2024. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1039-2024.
Why was it recalled?
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
CA SHR 3 CHS BLND 4/5lbs 00754-2-24IN4/5 70095 Customer Lot # 23290 23312 23325 23354 23354 23355 24003 24033
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution to the following: CA< OH, CT, FL, TX, WA, IL No foreign distribution.
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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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