CLASS II Food recall · Reported 31 Jul 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese recalled by C & S Wholesale Grocers
C & S Wholesale Grocers is recalling Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese, distributed in New York. The recall was initiated on 17 Jun 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-1835-2019
- FDA event ID
- 83178
- Recalling firm
- C & S Wholesale Grocers, Westfield, MA
- Brand
- Philadelphia
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 17 Jun 2019
- FDA classified
- 24 Jul 2019
- Reported
- 31 Jul 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Cream Cheese
Timeline
| 17 Jun 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 24 Jul 2019 | Classified by FDA | +37 days |
| 31 Jul 2019 | 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
Products were not held at an appropriate temperature due to a mechanical malfunction during transportation.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
PHILADELPHIA LIGHT CREAM CHEESE - 16OZ UPC: 2100061217
Where it was distributed
Two Target Stores 1. 98 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, New York 2. 160 North Research Place in Central Islip, New York
Stores named: Target
Questions about this recall
Is Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese recalled?
Yes. C & S Wholesale Grocers recalled Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese on 17 Jun 2019. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1835-2019.
Why was it recalled?
Products were not held at an appropriate temperature due to a mechanical malfunction during transportation.
Which lots are affected?
Exact codes are unknown. The product being recalled was sold on June 17, 2019 at Target Stores in Commack, NY and Central Islip, NY.
Where was it sold?
Two Target Stores 1. 98 Veterans Memorial Highway in Commack, New York 2. 160 North Research Place in Central Islip, New York
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 II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
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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