Recall Alert! Panera Recalls Cream Cheese Over Listeria Contamination
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Panera Bread released a nationwide recall on Jan. 29 of its cream cheese products because of a potential listeria contamination.
The St. Louis-based company urged consumers to double-check any 2- and 8-ounce packages of cream cheese that have an expiration date on or before April 2, 2018. The specific products being recalled are:
- Plain Cream Cheese
- Reduced-Fat Plain Cream Cheese
- Reduced-Fat Chive & Onion Cream Cheese
- Reduced-Fat Honey Walnut Cream Cheese
- Reduced-Fat Wild Blueberry Cream Cheese
Although no cases of illnesses have been reported yet, the CEO of Panera Bread doesn't want to take any chances according to the press release.
"The safety of our guests and associates is paramount, therefore we are recalling all cream cheese products sold in the US with an active shelf life. We have likewise ceased all manufacturing in the associated cream cheese facility," explained Blaine Hurst, Panera's CEO and president. "Only one variety of 2-ounce cream cheese from a single day yielded the positive result. Our intent is to go above and beyond for our guests. You should expect nothing less from Panera."
People who have an affected product are encouraged to throw it out immediately. You can also call Panera Bread Customer Service at 1-855-6-PANERA from Monday through Sunday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. CST, or go to panera.custhelp.com to get a full refund.