FDA Recalls Thousands of Parmesan Cheese Jars, Because Salmonella

A massive recall of 3,500 6-ounce jars of 4C Parmesan Cheese was issued by the Food and Drug Administration due to a possible salmonella contamination. The salmonella risk was discovered after a routine test of the 4C products. The jars affected were mainly distributed in the Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin states, Consumerist reports.

Salmonella has the potential to cause fatal injuries to anyone with a weaker immune system, including young kids and the elderly. Consumers are advised to look for a Best By date of JUL 21 2016 and JUL 22 2016 towards the bottom or back of the jar, dispose of the cheese and its container and contact 4C Foods for a full refund.

As of now, no illnesses have been reported involving the jars of parmesan. Better safe than sorry, though.

H/T Consumerist