JACKSONVILLE, Fla.- Southeastern Grocers today announced an immediate recall of 12-oz. packages of Southern Home Fat Free American Singles in all BI-LO and Harveys stores.
The reason for the recall is that the cheese product has the potential to contain small pieces of plastic packaging. Out of an abundance of caution, consumers are urged not to consume the product and return it to the stores for a full refund. To receive the refund, customers may present proof of purchase through a receipt or the product-packaging label.
The product UPC code is 0788001319 and has sell-by dates of Aug. 16, 2015 through Nov. 16, 2015. BI-LO and Harveys stores have received no reports of any issues associated with consumption of this product at this time.
For the safety of customers, BI-LO and Harveys are immediately removing the 12-oz., single-serve prepared cheese products labeled Southern Home Fat Free American Singles from the cheese sections of all BI-LO stores throughout Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, along with Harveys stores throughout Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. The recall does not affect Winn-Dixie banner stores.
Customers with questions about the recalled products may contact the Southeastern Grocers Customer Call Center toll free at 866-946-6349, Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EDT, and Sat., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. EDT.
About Southeastern Grocers
Southeastern Grocers, LLC, parent company of BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is the fifth-largest conventional supermarket chain in the U.S. and the second-largest conventional supermarket in the southeast based on store count. The company employs nearly 72,000 associates who serve customers in approximately 790 grocery stores, 143 liquor stores and 527 in-store pharmacies throughout the eight southeastern states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. BI-LO, Harveys and Winn-Dixie are well-known and well-respected regional brands with deep heritages, strong neighborhood ties, proud histories of giving back, talented and loyal associates, and strong commitments to providing the best possible quality and value to customers. For more information, please visit www.bi-lo.com, www.harveyssupermarkets.com and www.winndixie.com.
Source: Southeastern Grocers
