The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0070-2016·Announced 2015-10-28

Karoun Dairies Recalls Farmer's Goat Cheese Due to Listeria Risk

Karoun Dairies is recalling 8 oz Farmer's Goat Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed nationwide and to Canada and Malaysia.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Karoun Dairies is recalling all 8 oz Farmer's Goat Cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects cheese manufactured from an identified manufacturer. The product is vacuum packed and carries the UPC code 7 96252 50016 9.

The recall covers a total of 1.6 million lbs. of cheese. Distribution was nationwide in the United States, as well as to Canada and Malaysia. The use-by dates for the affected product extend up to 11/26/2015.

Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it if found. The recall is being conducted to prevent potential health risks associated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product

Product
Farmer's Goat Cheese 8 oz UPC Codes: 7 96252 50016 9 Product is vacuum packed.
Manufacturer
Karoun Dairies
Hazard

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)

  • Use by dates up to: 11/26/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 25 recalled by Karoun Dairies 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 25 products in this recall →