Ruth's Pimento Cheese Spread Recalled After Listeria Concerns

CHARLOTTE -- A Charlotte company is recalling a pimento cheese spread after tests show listeria.

B&H Foods of Charlotte recalled Ruth's original pimento spread sold at supermarkets in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee.

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services found listeria in one of the samples which can cause a life-threatening illness.

The product of concern is the following:

7-ounce Ruth’s Original Pimento Spread, LOT 016, Sell by 4 30 17.

So far no illnesses have been reported.

Consumers are asked to return the product for a full refund.