Grassfields Edam Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic

Whole Foods Market recalled Grassfields Edam Cheese, cut and wrapped in clear plastic in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Aug 3, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible E. coli contamination: "Possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)." Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe cramps and bloody diarrhea, and in serious cases can lead to kidney damage.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Austin, TX. The recall covers 250.08 pounds of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 28, 2016), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.