Outbreaks of the food poisoning bacteria Listeria monocytogenes have resulted in recalls for hundreds of types of cheese products.
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Vulto Cheese Recall
Deutsch Kase Haus Cheese Recall FAQ
Why was the cheese recalled?
Who made it?
Did they have a Listeria problem?
Did anyone get food poisoning?
What are the symptoms of Listeriosis?
What are Listeria complications?
List of Cheese Recalls
- Sargento Cheese Recall – EXPANDED
- Meijer Cheese Recall
- Meijer Muenster Cheese and Ham Sandwich Recall
- Sara Lee Deli Cheese Recall
- H-E-B, Signature Cafe Chicken Salad Recall
- Country Fresh Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Recall
- MDS Cheese Recall
- MDS Cheese Recall – EXPANDED
- Guggisberg Cheese Recall
- Holiday Box Cheese Recall
- Delallo, Dietz & Watson, Private Selection Cheese Recall
- Great Midwest and Dutchmark Gouda Cheese Recall
- Ready Pac Bistro Puro Picante Blazin’ Hot Chicken Salad Recall
- PREMO Sandwich Wraps
- Food City and Bashas’ Cheese Recall
- Yoke’s Fresh Market Cheese Recall
- Lipari Old Tyme and Copperwood Cheese Recall
- Biery GFS Monterey Jack Cheese Recall
Why Was the Cheese Recalled?
On February 9, health officials in Tennessee reported that a sample of Amish Classic Colby cheese tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause food poisoning. The cheese was a randomly collected from a store in Trenton, TN on January 30, 2017.
Who Made It?
The cheese was manufactured in November 2016 by Deutsch Käse Haus, LLC, an Indiana-based 3rd-party supplier to retailers like Sargento. The cheese was cut and wrapped by MDS Foods, an Ohio-based cheese distributor to delis and grocery stores.
Did They Have a Listeria Problem?
Deutsch Käse Haus received a warning letter from the FDA after inspections in September and October 2009 turned up 3 positive swabs for Listeria out of 25 swabs (12%) on surfaces inside the cheese-making facility, but not in the cheese itself. The company promised to fix the problems and the investigation closed in 2013.
Did Anyone Get Food Poisoning?
No one has reported food poisoning or Listeria infections from eating the recalled cheese. However, symptoms can take up to 70 days to appear, and not everyone has symptoms. Food poisoning is also under-reported to government officials.
What are Symptoms of Listeriosis?
- High fever
- Stiff neck
- Muscle aches
- Severe headache or migraine
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
What Are Listeria Complications?
Listeria infections are rare but extremely serious. Most people require hospitalization. The bacteria spreads out of the intestines to the bloodstream in 5-10% of victims, often resulting in septicemia (blood infection) or meningitis (brain inflammation). Pregnant women may not have symptoms, but infections frequently cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
Sargento Cheese Recall
On February 10, Sargento recalled a specialty Longhorn Colby cheese due to possible Listeria contamination, plus 5 other products made on the same line at a facility in Wisconsin.
On February 17, Sargento expanded the recall to include more cheese from Deutsch Kase Hause, LLC, and cut ties with the 3rd-party supplier. The full list of recalled cheese is below.
Key: [DATE] = Added February 17, 2017
| UPC | Size | Description | Sell By Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4610000105 | 8 oz. | Sargento Sliced Colby | 15MAY17F |
| 4610000107 | 8 oz. | Sargento Sliced Muenster | 05MAR17F 06MAR17F 16APR17F 17APR17F 15APR17F |
| 4610000122 | 7.5 oz. | Sargento Sliced Pepper Jack | 03MAY17B |
| 4610000279 | 6.67 oz. | Sargento Sliced Tomato & Basil Jack | 03MAR17B |
| 4610041018 | 8 oz. | Sargento Shredded Reduced Fat Colby-Jack | H07APR17 |
| 4610041105 | 8 oz. | Sargento Shredded Chef Blends 4 Cheese Pizzeria | H10APR17 |
| 4610040094 | 8 oz. | Sargento Artisan Blends Double Cheddar Shredded Cheese | H09JUN17 H08JUN17 |
| 4610000228 | 6.84 oz. | Ultra Thin Sliced Longhorn Colby | 02FEB17F 01MAR17B 16MAR17F 12APR17B 10MAY17B |
| 4610040041 | 8 oz. | Chef Blends Shredded Nacho & Taco | H04MAY17 S15MAY17 H01JUN17 H14JUN17 H12JUL17 |
| 4610000108 | 12 oz. | Sliced Pepper Jack | 02MAY17B 03MAY17B 11JUN17B 12JUN17B 09JUL17B 10JUL17B |
| 4610000109 | 12 oz. | Sliced Colby-Jack | 01MAY17B 11JUN17B |
| 4610040002 | 8 oz. | Chef Blends Shredded Taco | H11MAY17 H01JUN17 H14JUN17 F28JUN17 |
| 4610040014 | 8 oz. | Off the Block Fine Cut Shredded Colby-Jack | H06MAY17 F05JUL17 |
| 4610040076 | 8 oz. | Off the Block Fine Cut Shredded Cheddar Jack | H07MAY17 H08MAY17 H09MAY17 F05JUL17 |
Meijer Cheese Recall
On February 10, Meijer supermarkets recalled two store-brand Colby and Colby Jack cheeses due to possible Listeria contamination. The products were only sold at the deli counters in Meijer stores between November 10, 2016 and February 9, 2017.
Meijer Muenster Cheese and Ham Sandwich Recall
On March 3, Meijer expanded their cheese recall to include store-brand Muenster sold in “cheese islands” and pre-made ham sandwiches that expired last year due to a possible risk of cross-contamination with Listeria.
The recall includes the following products:
- Meijer Artisan Made Natural Muenster Cheese: Sold on “cheese islands” near the deli counter, with expiration dates of March 28, May 13, and June 10, 2017.
- Meijer Ham Sub on Artisan White Baguette: Pre-made ham sandwiches sold fresh in “grab-and-go” cases in the deli section, with sell-by dates between November 2, 2016 and December 30, 2016.
Sara Lee Deli Cheese Recall
On February 11, Sara Lee® Deli recalled around 734 cases of pre-packaged, pre-sliced Monterey Jack and Colby Jack cheese products that were sold in Alabama, California, Louisiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania and Texas:
- Sara Lee® Deli Sliced Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers, Item number 40205, Product Lot #A319349610, USE BY JUN-12-17
- Sara Lee® Sliced Colby Jack Cheese, Item Number 40208, Product Lot #A319348610, USE BY JUN-11-17
H-E-B, Signature Cafe Chicken Salad Recall
On February 11, Taylor Farms recalled 6,330 pounds of pre-made chicken salad sold at H-E-B and Safeway because they were made with Pepperjack cheese recalled by Sargento.
- Signature Cafe Southwest Chicken Premade Salad, 10.5 oz. plastic trays with the following “USE BY” dates: “2/13/17, 2/14/17 or 2/15/17.”
- Signature Café Southwest Style Salad with Chicken, 10.5 oz. plastic trays with the following “USE BY” dates: “2/14/17, 2/15/17 or 2/16/17.”
- H-E-B Shake Rattle & Bowl Rowdy Ranch Hand (contains pork), 8.25 oz. plastic trays with the following “USE BY” dates: “2/17/17, 2/18/17 or 2/19/17.”
Country Fresh Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Recall
On February 13, Country Fresh recalled uncooked cheese-stuffed mushrooms and fruit-and-cheese trays that contained Sargento cheese recalled due to Listeria. The products were shipped to Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
- Country Fresh Tuscan Style Mushroom, Foam Overwrap Tray, UPC 74641-07211, Best-By: 2/14/17 — 2/17/17
- Country Fresh Stuffed Mushrooms, Foam Overwrap Tray, UPC 74641-07207, Best-By: 2/14/17 — 2/17/17
- Southwest Stuffed Mushrooms, Foam Overwrap Tray, UPC 72036-88471, Best-By: Best-By: 2/14/17 — 2/17/17
- Marketside Garlic Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, Clamshell, UPC 681131-14821, Best-By: 2/15/17 — 2/17/17
- Ready Fresh Go Fruit and Hatch Pepper Cheese, Clamshells, UPC 41220-03680, Best By: 1/19/17 — 2/16/17
MDS Cheese Recall
MDS Foods Inc. (also known as “MDS Cheese”) is a company that cuts and re-packages cheese for deli counters and the food-service industry. On February 11, MDS recalled cheese that tested positive for Listeria, as well as other products as a precaution.
The recalled cheese was sold under brand-names such as Amish Classics, Meijer, Deli Readi, Deli Made EZ, Lipari Old Tyme, Duck Deli, and Old Tyme.
Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination:
|
Item# |
Brand |
Product |
Size |
Piece UPC |
Case UPC |
Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55209 |
Amish |
Colby Deli (Mini) Horn |
6 lb | 8 28653 552093 | 00 8 28653 552093 | Sell by: May 17, 2017 |
| 55241 | Amish Classics |
Colby RW Fullmoon | About 8 oz | 8 28653 55241 3 | 00 8 28653 55241 3 | Best if used by: 07/10/17 7/4/2017 6/4/2017 5/19/2017 |
| 55245 | Amish Classics |
Colby EW Fullmoon |
8 oz | 8 28653 55245 1 | 00 8 28653 55245 1 | Best if used by:7/10/2017 7/4/2017 6/3/2017 5/19/2017 |
| 55831 | Deli Readi |
Colby Mini Cheese Slices |
2 lb pack | 6 34660 62859 7 | 00 6 34660 628597 | Best if used by:05/02/2017 4/22/2017 |
| 55553 | Deli Made EZ |
Colby Cheese Slices |
1.5 lb pack | 8 28653 55554 4 | 00 8 28653 55553 7 | 335-16 |
| 18755 | Meijer | Colby Jack Mini Horn |
6 lb | 710917 18755 | 7 10917 18755 |
Sell by Date: |
| 55755 | Meijer | Colby Mini Horn | 6 lb | 710917 55755 | 7 10917 55755 |
Sell by Date: |
Cheese Recalled for Possible Risk of Listeria Contamination
| Item# |
Brand |
Product |
Size |
Piece UPC |
Case UPC |
Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55244 | Amish Classics |
Colby RW Halfmoon |
Approx. 8 oz |
N/A | 0 08 28653 552444 | Best if used by: 07/10/2017 |
| 55758 | Meijer | Colby EW Halfmoon |
8 oz | 7 13733 34047 2 | 0 07 13733 34047 2 | Best if used by: 07/10/2017 |
| 18244 | Amish Classics |
Colby Jack RW Halfmoon |
Approx. 8 oz |
N/A | 00828653182443 | Best if used by: 07/10/2017 |
| 18758 | Meijer | Colby Jack EW Halfmoon Chunk |
8 oz | 713733340588 | 00713733340588 | Best if used by: 07/10/2017 |
| 18241 | Amish Classics |
Colby Jack RW Fullmoon |
Approx. 8 oz |
N/A | 0 08 28653 18241 2 | Best if used by: 07/10/2017 |
| 18245 | Amish Classics |
Colby Jack EW Fullmoon |
8 oz | 828653182450 | 00828653182450 | Best if used by: 07/10/2017 |
| 28245 | Amish Classics |
Cheddar EW Fullmoon |
8 oz | 828653282457 | 00828653282457 | Best if used by: 07/10/2017 07/04/2017 |
| 73705 | Lipari Old Tyme |
Swiss Sandwich Cut |
Approx 8.5 lbs |
N/A | 00828653737056 | Best if used by: 07/04/2017 |
| 10241 | Amish Classics |
Jalapeno RW Fullmoon |
Approx. 8 oz |
N/A | 0 08 28653 102410 | Best if used by: 07/04/2017 |
| 10245 | Amish Classics |
Jalapeno EW Fullmoon |
8 oz | 828653102458 | 00828653102458 | Best if used by: 07/04/2017 |
| 18830 | Deli Readi | Colby Jack St Pk 1oz Halfmoon Slice |
1 lb | 6 34660628757 | 006 34660 62875 7 | Best if used by: 05/02/2017 |
| 10831 | Deli Readi | Jalapeno St Pk 1oz Slice |
2 lb pack | 6 34660628788 | 0 0634660 628788 | Best if used by: 04/22/2017 |
| 26831 | Deli Readi | Hot Pepper St Pk 1oz Slice |
2 lb pack | 6 34660628689 | 0 0634660 628689 | Best if used by: 04/22/2017 |
| 26555 | Deli Made EZ |
Hot Pepper St Pk .5oz Slice |
1.5 lb pack |
8 28653 265559 | 0 08 28653 265559 | Best if used by: 04/22/2017 |
| 28747 | Duck Deli | Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice |
1.5 lb pack |
8 28653 287476 | 0 08 28653 287476 | Production Date: 358-16 |
| 28545 | Deli Made EZ |
Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice |
2.0 lb pack | 8 28653 285458 | 0 08 28653 285458 | Best if used by: 04/22/2017 |
| 28555 | Deli Made EZ |
Ched Mild St Pk .5oz Slice |
1.5 lb pack | 8 28653 285557 | 0 08 28653 28555 7 | Best if used by: 04/22/2017 |
| 55830 | Deli Readi | Colby St Pk 1oz Halfmoon Slices |
1.0 lb pack | 6 34660 628726 | 0 06 34660 62872 6 | Best if used by: 04/22/2017 |
| 55703 | Old Tyme | Colby EW Halfmoon |
8 oz | 0 94776 10227 3 | 0 00 41563 26105 7 | Best if used by: 06/03/2017 |
| 10555 | Deli Made EZ |
Jalapeno Jack St Pk .5oz Slice |
1.5 lb pack |
8 28653 10555 8 | 0 08 28653 105558 | Best if used by: 03/30/2017 |
MDS Cheese Recall – EXPANDED
On February 17, MDS Foods expanded the recall to include more cheese that was packaged in Tullahoma, Tennessee as the affected product supplied by Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC.
| Item No | Description | Brand | Size | UOM | UPC Code | Product Code Date From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10209 | Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn | Amish Classics | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 10241 | Jalapeno RW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 10244 | Jalapeno RW Halfmoon | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 10245 | Jalapeno EW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | 828653102458 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 17209 | Jalapeno ColbyJack Mini Horn | Amish Classics | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 17245 | Jalapeno CoJack EW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | 828653172451 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18209 | Colby Jack Mini Horn | Amish Classics | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18241 | Colby Jack RW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18244 | Colby Jack RW Halfmoon | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18245 | ColbyJack EW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | 828653182450 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 28209 | Cheddar Mini Horn | Amish Classics | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 28245 | Cheddar EW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | 828653282457 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55209 | Colby Mini Horn | Amish Classics | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55241 | Colby RW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55244 | Colby RW Halfmoon | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55245 | Colby EW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | 828653552451 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55523 | Colby Longhorn | Amish Classics | 15 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 65209 | Grand Butterkase | Amish Classics | 6 | LB | 828653652090 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 65241 | Grand Butterkase RW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 65245 | Grand Butterkase EW Fullmoon | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | 828653652458 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 69209 | Farmers Cheese Mini Horn | Amish Classics | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55553 | Colby Mini Horn .75 oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653555537 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18830 | ColbyJk St Pk 1oz Hlf Mn Slice | Deli Readi | 1 | LB | 634660628757 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18831 | ColbyJk St Pk 1oz Mn Hrn Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628603 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55830 | Colby St Pk 1oz Hlf Mn Slice | Deli Readi | 1 | LB | 634660628726 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55831 | Colby St Pk 1oz Mini Hrn Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628597 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18740 | Colby Jack Mini Horn | Dietz & Watson | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55740 | Colby Mini Horn | Dietz & Watson | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18755 | Colby Jack Mini Horn | Meijer | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18758 | Colby Jack EW Halfmoon Chunk | Meijer | 8 | OZ | 713733340588 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55755 | Colby Mini Horn | Meijer | 6 | LB | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55758 | Colby EW Halfmoon Chunk | Meijer | 8 | OZ | 713733340472 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18703 | Colby Jack EW Halfmoon | Old Tyme | 8 | OZ | 094776102211 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55703 | Colby EW Halfmoon | Old Tyme | 8 | OZ | 094776102273 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 10840 | Pepper Jack EW Halfmoon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936106 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 10841 | Pepper Jack EW Full Moon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936069 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18840 | Marble EW Halfmoon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936113 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18841 | Marble EW Full Moon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936052 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18842 | Marble RW Halfmoon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 28841 | Cheddar EW Full Moon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936076 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55840 | Colby EW Halfmoon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936090 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55841 | Colby EW Full Moon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936045 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 55842 | Colby RW Halfmoon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 69840 | Farmers EW Halfmoon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936137 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 69841 | Farmers EW Full Moon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | 049646936083 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 69842 | Farmers RW Halfmoon | Troyer | 8 | OZ | N/A | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
| 18790 | ColbyJack St Pk .75oz Slice | Winder Farms | 1 | LB | 828653187905 | 02/28/2017 thru 8/14/2017 |
Cheese Recalled Due to Possible Cross-Contamination
| Item # | Description | Brand | Size | UOM | UPC | Affected Date(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10311 | Jalapeno Jack Print | Amish Classics | 10 | LB | N/A | 04/18/2017 |
| 26244 | Hot Pepper RW Square | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | 858653262442 | 06/10/2017 |
| 28311 | Cheddar Mild Color Print | Amish Classics | 10 | LB | N/A | 03/28/2017 |
| 28311 | Cheddar Mild Color Print | Amish Classics | 10 | LB | N/A | 04/25/2017 |
| 28311 | Cheddar Mild Color Print | Amish Classics | 10 | LB | N/A | 05/29/2017 |
| 28311 | Cheddar Mild Color Print | Amish Classics | 10 | LB | N/A | 07/03/2017 |
| 61243 | Muenster RW End Chunks | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 273-16 |
| 61243 | Muenster RW End Chunks | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 319-16 |
| 61243 | Muenster RW End Chunks | Amish Classics | 12 | LB | N/A | 341-16 |
| 61244 | Muenster RW Square | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | N/A | 03/28/2017 |
| 61244 | Muenster RW Square | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | N/A | 05/13/2017 |
| 61244 | Muenster RW Square | Amish Classics | 8 | OZ | N/A | 06/04/2017 |
| 03554 | Monterey Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653035541 | 03/28/2017 |
| 03554 | Monterey Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653035541 | 05/03/2017 |
| 10553 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | N/A | 003-17 |
| 10554 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653105541 | 03/17/2017 |
| 10554 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653105541 | 05/03/2017 |
| 10555 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653105558 | 03/28/2017 |
| 10555 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653105558 | 03/30/2017 |
| 10555 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653105558 | 05/18/2017 |
| 11553 | Mozzarella St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653115533 | 322-16 |
| 11553 | Mozzarella St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653115533 | 333-16 |
| 26555 | Hot Pepper St Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653265559 | 03/17/2017 |
| 26555 | Hot Pepper St Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653265559 | 04/22/2017 |
| 28532 | Cheddar Mild Clr Stick | Deli Made EZ | 4.5 | LB | N/A | 04/18/2017 |
| 28545 | Ched Mld C St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 2 | LB | 828653285458 | 04/22/2017 |
| 28553 | Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | N/A | 018-17 |
| 28555 | Ched Mld C Stk Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653285557 | 03/10/2017 |
| 28555 | Ched Mld C Stk Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653285557 | 04/22/2017 |
| 58554 | Provolone St Pck .75oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653585541 | 03/28/2017 |
| 58555 | Provolone Stk Pk .5oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653585558 | 03/28/2017 |
| 61552 | Muenster St Pk .75 oz Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653615521 | 328-16 |
| 71554 | Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice | Deli Made EZ | 1.5 | LB | 828653715542 | 05/03/2017 |
| 10831 | Jalapeno St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628788 | 02/28/2017 |
| 10831 | Jalapeno St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628788 | 04/22/2017 |
| 10831 | Jalapeno St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628788 | 05/18/2017 |
| 26831 | Hot Pepper St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628689 | 02/28/2017 |
| 26831 | Hot Pepper St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628689 | 04/22/2017 |
| 26831 | Hot Pepper St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628689 | 05/16/2017 |
| 28831 | Cheddar St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628771 | 02/28/2017 |
| 28831 | Cheddar St Pk 1oz Slice | Deli Readi | 2 | LB | 634660628771 | 05/04/2017 |
| 28745 | Cheddar Mild Color Loaf | Duck Deli | 5 | LB | N/A | 273-16 |
| 28747 | Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice | Duck Deli | 1.5 | LB | 828653287476 | 004-17 |
| 28747 | Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice | Duck Deli | 1.5 | LB | 828653287476 | 358-16 |
| 58747 | Provolone Stk Pck .75oz Slice | Duck Deli | 1.5 | LB | 828653587477 | 004-17 |
| 58774 | Provolone St Pk .667oz | La Rosa | 2.25 | LB | 828653587743 | 004-17 |
| 28769 | Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice | Madison Valley | 1.5 | LB | 828653287698 | 320-16 |
| 61758 | Muenster EW Square | Meijer | 8 | OZ | 886926275735 | 03/28/2017 |
| 61758 | Muenster EW Square | Meijer | 8 | OZ | 886926275735 | 05/13/2017 |
| 61758 | Muenster EW Square | Meijer | 8 | OZ | 886926275735 | 06/10/2017 |
| 10703 | Jalapeno Jack EW Halfmoon | Old Tyme | 8 | OZ | 094776102303 | 05/29/2017 |
| 26703 | Hot Pepper Cheese EW Square | Old Tyme | 8 | OZ | 094776102280 | 06/10/2017 |
| 61703 | Muenster EW Square | Old Tyme | 8 | OZ | 094776102242 | 06/04/2017 |
| 10812 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Sutters Quality Foods | 1.5 | LB | 828653108122 | 02/28/2017 |
| 10812 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Sutters Quality Foods | 1.5 | LB | 828653108122 | 05/16/2017 |
| 10815 | Jalapeno Jack Loaf | Sutters Quality Foods | 5 | LB | N/A | 05/09/2017 |
| 28812 | Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice | Sutters Quality Foods | 1.5 | LB | 828653288126 | 05/18/2017 |
| 28815 | Cheddar Mild Color Loaf | Sutters Quality Foods | 5 | LB | N/A | 04/18/2017 |
| 58814 | Provolone Salame | Sutters Quality Foods | 6 | LB | N/A | 05/06/2017 |
| 10790 | Jalapeno Jck St Pk .75oz Slice | Winder Farms | 1 | LB | 828653107903 | 05/03/2017 |
Guggisberg Cheese Recall
On February 14, Guggisberg Cheese Inc. recalled various types of deli-counter Colby cheese made between September 1, 2016 and January 27, 2017. They were sold at delis in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Illinois, and West Virginia.
- Guggisberg Cheddar Horns
- Guggisberg Colby Horns
- Guggisberg Farmer’s Cheese horns
- Guggisberg Garden Vegetable Horns
- Guggisberg Marble Horns
- Guggisberg Marble Longhorn
- Guggisberg Pepper Jack Horns
- Guggisberg Thunder Jack Horns
- Guggisberg exact Marble Mini Rounds
- Guggisberg exact Colby Mini Rounds
- Guggisberg exact Pepper Jack Mini Rounds
- Guggisberg Cheese with Yogurt cultures deli horns
Holiday Box Cheese Recall
On February 17, a recall was issued for Guggisberg cheese sold in holiday gift boxes and large sizes for deli-counter slicing.
The products were sold by Dutch Valley Food Distributors (Schlabach) in these U.S. states: AR, FL, GA, IA, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI & WV.
Gift boxes included in the recall:
- Cheese Lover’s Box
- Holiday Delight Box
- Ultimate Amish Sampler Box
- Custom Gift Box
- Holiday Crowd Pleaser Basket
- Country Christmas Basket
- Taste of Goodness Basket
Guggisberg cheese sold in 6-lb, 15-lb, and other sizes with “Use By” dates between June 1-October 17, 2017 are also being recalled due to a risk of Listeria:
- Guggisberg Colby Cheese mini horn
- Guggisberg Colby Jack (Marble) Cheese mini horn
- Guggisberg Thunderjack Cheese mini horn
- Guggisberg Pepperjack Mini Horn
- Guggisberg Farmers Cheese Mini Horn
- Guggisberg Colby Cheese Longhorns
- Guggisberg Colby Jack (Marble) Cheese Longhorns
- Guggisberg Colby Cheese
- Guggisberg Colby Jack (Marble) Cheese
- Guggisberg Thunderjack Cheese
- Guggisberg Pepperjack Cheese
- Guggisberg Farmers Cheese
- Guggisberg Colby Cheese
- Guggisberg Colby Cheese
- Guggisberg Colby Jack (Marble) Cheese
Delallo, Dietz & Watson, Private Selection Cheese Recall
On February 16, Biery Cheese Inc. issued a recall for 8 oz. packages of pre-sliced Longhorn Colby cheese. The products were sold in Georgia, Indiana, and Pennsylvania from November 11, 2016 to January 4, 2017:
- Delallo Premium Sliced Colby Cheese
- Delallo Premium Sliced Hot Pepper Cheese
- Dietz & Watson Pasteurized Process New York State Cheddar Cheese with Jalapeno and Cayenne
- Dietz & Watson Pepper Jack Cheese
- Private Selections Hardwood Smoked Gouda Slice
Great Midwest and Dutchmark Gouda Cheese Recall
On February 16, Saputo Inc. issued a recall for two types of Gouda cheese that were sold at deli-counters at grocery stores all over the U.S. The products include:
- Great Midwest® Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese (~6 lb products, “Sell By” May 22, 2017)
- Dutchmark® Pasteurized Processed Smoked Gouda Cheese (~2 lb products, “Best if Used By” November 18, 2017)
Ready Pac Bistro Puro Picante Blazin’ Hot Chicken Salad Recall
On February 22, Ready Pac Bistro recalled approximately 59,225 pounds of “Puro Picante Blazin Hot” chicken salad in 7.5-oz single-serve bowls with Use-By dates of 01/31/17 through 03/04/2017. They were made with cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria.
PREMO Sandwich Wraps
On February 24, an alert was issued for PREMO sandwich wraps that were made with cheese that may be contaminated with Listeria:
- Ham & Cheddar
- Italian Wrap
- Tuscan Chicken Wrap
A recall was not issued because the products are past their expiration dates of February 12 and February 14, 2017. They were sold in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
Food City and Bashas’ Cheese Recall
On February 24, Food City and Bashas’ supermarkets in Arizona recalled 9 types of Colby cheese due to a risk of Listeria. The cheese was sold in the deli/meat department under the store-brand label and cut in random weights for customers:
- Food City Colby Longhorn Cheese
- Food City Colby Jack Cheese
- Food City Colby Monterey Cheese
- Longhorn Colby Cheese (random weight cut)
- Co-Jack Cheese (random weight cut)
- Monterey Jack Cheese (random weight cut)
- Pepper Jack Cheese (random weight cut)
- Colby Quarter Longhorn (random weight cut)
- Colby Horn (random weight cut)
Yoke’s Fresh Market Cheese Recall
On February 28, a recall was issued for two types of Colby cheese sold under the Yoke’s Fresh Market store-brand label:
- Yoke’s Colby Jack Longhorn Cheese
- Yoke’s Colby Longhorn Cheese
The products were packaged in 16-oz clear plastic and sold in Washington and Idaho. The cheese was produced by Guggisberg and Deutsch Kase Haus and it may be contaminated with Listeria.
Lipari Old Tyme and Copperwood Cheese Recall
On February 28, a recall was issued for Copperwood and Lipari Old Tyme cheese products that were sold individually and in bulk sizes for slicing at deli counters.
The recalled cheese was distributed in grocery stores and restaurants throughout Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin and West Virginia.
| Brand | Product | Lipari Product # |
Weight | Sell By Date |
UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copperwood | Colby Jack Mini Horn | 359886 | 4/6# | 8/7/17 8/15/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Copperwood | Pepper Jack Mini Horn |
359880 | 4/6# | 5/28/17 thru 10/24/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Colby Mini Horn | 119536 | 2/6# | 5/28/17 thru 10/24/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Colby Jack Longhorn | 119636 | 2/14.5# | 5/28/17 thru 10/24/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Colby Longhorn | 119736 | 2/15.0# | 5/28/17 thru 10/24/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Pepper Jack Mini Horn |
119836 | 2/6# | 5/28/17 thru 10/24/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Firecracker Jack Mini Horn |
249203 | 2/6# | 5/28/17 thru 10/24/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Swiss Cheese | 126000 | 2/8# AVG | 7/4/17 7/10/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Colby Jack Mini Horn | 119436 | 2/6# | 8/7/17 8/15/17 |
Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Colby Jack Cheese | 185581 | 12/8 OZ | 2/28/17 thru 8/14/17 |
094776102211 |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Colby Cheese | 185547 | 12/8 OZ | 2/28/17 thru 8/14/17 |
094776102273 |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Pepper Jack Cheese | 185428 | 12/8 OZ | 2/28/17 thru 8/14/17 |
094776102303 |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Hot Pepper Cheese | 185615 | 12/8 OZ | 6/10/17 | 094776102280 |
| Lipari Old Tyme | Muenster Cheese | 185496 | 12/8 OZ | 6/4/17 | 094776102242 |
Biery GFS Monterey Jack Cheese Recall
On March 8, Biery Cheese Company recalled “GFS Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers” (UPC Code 0 93901 77758 4) sold in 1.5-lb plastic packages from February 7-10, 2017 in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin.
Vulto Creamery Raw Milk Cheese Recall – EXPANDED
On March 13, Vulto expanded the recall to include all raw milk cheeses.
Two products tested positive for contamination with Listeria in separate lab tests by the FDA and the New York Health Department.
The same strain of Listeria was isolated from 6 people who were hospitalized with food poisoning, including a newborn baby and 2 people who died.
Illnesses were reported by the CDC in Connecticut (1), Florida (1), New York (3), and Vermont (1).
The expanded recall now includes the following 8 types of cheese:
- Andes
- Blue Blais
- Hamden
- Heinennellie
- Miranda
- Ouleout
- Walton Umber
- Willowemoc
The products were sold nationwide, with most distributed in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic States, California, Chicago, Portland (Maine), and Washington, DC.
Whole Foods Vulto Cheese Recall – EXPANDED
On March 13, Whole Foods expanded their recall in response to Vulto Creamery recalling all raw milk cheeses.
Six illnesses have been reported, including two deaths in Connecticut and Vermont.
The recall includes all Vulto Creamery soft wash-rind raw milk cheese: Andes, Blue Blais, Hamden, Heinennellie, Miranda, Ouleout, Walton Umber, and Willowemoc.
Ouleout products were sold at the following Whole Foods Market stores:
- 350 Grasmere Avenue, Fairfield, CT
- 115 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA
Miranda products were sold at the following Whole Foods Market stores:
- 170 Great Road, Bedford, MA
- 575 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA
- 647 Washington Street, Newton, MA
- 2 Somerset Street, Portland, ME
- 1425 Central Avenue, Albany, NY
- 250 7th Ave, New York, NY
- 270 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
Other types of Vulto cheese were sold at the following Whole Foods Market stores:
- 94 Derby Street, Hingham, MA
- 1255 Raritan Road Unit 150, Clark, NJ
- 300 Bergen Town Center, Paramus, NJ
- 238 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
- 1095 Avenue of the Americas. New York, NY
- 270 Greenwich Street, New York, NY
- 4 Union Square South, New York, NY
- 575 Boston Post Road, Port Chester, NY
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