CLASS I Food recall · Reported 17 Oct 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Marte Frescolina Ricotta Salata recalled by Forever Cheese
Forever Cheese is recalling Marte Frescolina Ricotta Salata, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 10 Sep 2012 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-0078-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63151
- Recalling firm
- Forever Cheese, Astoria, NY
- Brand
- Marte Frescolina
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Sep 2012
- FDA classified
- 10 Oct 2012
- Reported
- 17 Oct 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 10 Sep 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Classified by FDA | +30 days |
| 17 Oct 2012 | 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
Frescolina brand Ricotta Salata cheeses found positive for Listeria monocytogenes resulting from CA state and FDA sampling.
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
Marte brand Frescolina Ricotta Salata. Matured and packed by: Fattorie Chiarappa SRL VIA Dell'ulvio, 5 Conversano (BA) - Italy. --- Product is vacuum packaged and is labeled with a round label. Product may also be cut into smaller wedges, but will still have the same Frescolina Ricotta Salata label.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Frescolina brand Ricotta Salata cheeses found positive for Listeria monocytogenes resulting from CA state and FDA sampling.
Which lots are affected?
all lots and all production codes. Includes T5086/440220, T5520/440315, T6048/440417, T6528/440519, T7012/440703, T7452/440601, T7939/440822, T8419/441003, T8899/441020, T9425/441202, T9962/441227, U1392/450126
Where was it sold?
Nationwide
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.
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