Whole Foods Market: Food Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: F-0110-2013)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

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.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: September 11, 2012

Date Posted: October 24, 2012

Recall Number: F-0110-2013

Event ID: 63184

Reason for Recall:

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

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: Approximately 2500 lbs

Code Information:

Frescolina Ricotta Salata PLU 293427. Mitica Ricotta Salata PLU 294413. All with Sell by dates Oct 2, 2012.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide to 21 states

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated