Consumers are being warned not to consume The Meat Shoppe brand shredded cheese products as they may be contaminated with Listeria. Affected products include:

The Meat Shoppe: Shredded Cheddar Cheese; Variable sizes; Packed on dates from 2014JA08 up to and including 2014MR03

The Meat Shoppe: Shredded Mozza Cheese; Variable sizes; Packed on dates from 2014JA08 up to and including 2014MR03.

If you purchased either of these products you are advised to check if you have the recalled product and either throw it out or return it to the store where you purchased it from. The item may not look or smell foul but can still make you sick. Those especially at risk are pregnant women and their unborn child as the infection can lead to premature delivery, illness of the newborn and even stillbirth. Symptoms of Listeriosis may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. As of the date above there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. The recall was triggered by the company.