The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0013-2021·Announced 2020-10-14

Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese Recalled Due to Unrecorded Pasteurization Temperature

LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow is recalling two cases of Habanero Peach Fromage Frais because pasteurization temperatures were not recorded due to a recorder malfunction.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard is a documentation failure (unrecorded temperature) rather than a confirmed contamination or high-risk pathogen, and no illnesses have been reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow is voluntarily recalling two cases of Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese Habanero Peach Fromage Frais, 5 oz. The product contains pasteurized goat and cows milk. The recall was initiated after a routine inspection by the New York Agriculture and Markets department found that pasteurization temperatures were not recorded for two lots of cheese. This occurred due to a malfunction in the pasteurizer recorder chart.

The affected product is identified by the code NDD-4. The recall covers two cases of the product. Distribution was limited to New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific product and code. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Habanero Peach Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."
Affected units
2

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • NDD-4

Distribution

Distributed in 8 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by LuMaZu, LLC dba Nettle Meadow under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 5 products in this recall →