Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Frescolina and Mitica brand Ricotta Salata cheeses were cut into wedges Recalled by Whole Foods Market Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Date: September 11, 2012
Company: Whole Foods Market
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Whole Foods Market directly.

If you believe you have experienced symptoms related to this recall, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Affected Products

Frescolina and Mitica brand Ricotta Salata cheeses were cut into wedges, packaged in clear plastic wrap and sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label using PLU 293427 and PLU 294413, respectively. All "sell by" dates through Oct. 2 are affected.

Quantity: Approximately 2500 lbs

Why Was This Recalled?

Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling ricotta salata sold in 21 states and Washington, D.C. that came from its supplier Forever Cheese Inc. of Long Island City, NY. Forever Cheese recalled this cheese product because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report