CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica recalled by Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market is recalling Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, distributed in Florida, New York. The recall was initiated on 16 Feb 2016 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-1709-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73309
- Recalling firm
- Whole Foods Market, Austin, TX
- Brand
- Pecorino Aged
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Feb 2016
- FDA classified
- 18 Jul 2016
- Reported
- 27 Jul 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 16 Feb 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Jul 2016 | Classified by FDA | +153 days |
| 27 Jul 2016 | 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
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
Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Mitica, PLU 0294239, Whole Foods, 95 Houston St. New York, NY 10002 wrapped in plastic wrap; Pecorino Aged in Walnut Leaves Product of Italy, PLU 290107, Dist. by Whole Foods Market 50 Bowie Street Austin, TX 78703, wrapped in plastic wrap.,
Where it was distributed
NY, FL
Stores named: Whole Foods
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
Sell by dates: 03/03/16 through 03/08/16 and 02/29/16 through 03/08/16
Where was it sold?
NY, FL
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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