The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0112-2017·Announced 2016-12-21

Apple Tree Goat Dairy Cheddar Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Apple Tree Goat Dairy is recalling Cheddar cheese made from raw cultured goat milk due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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

Apple Tree Goat Dairy is recalling Cheddar cheese made from raw cultured goat milk, aged 60 days. The product is available in 8 oz. and 5 lb. blocks and is manufactured in Richfield, PA.

The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall covers all lots of the affected product.

The product was distributed in DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA, and VA. Consumers should check their pantries for this product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Apple Tree Goat Dairy, Cheddar; Raw cultured goat milk; Aged 60 days. Net Wt. 8 oz. and 5 lb. blocks, Richfield, PA 17086.
Manufacturer
Apple Tree Goat Dairy
Category
Food — Dairy
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Apple Tree Goat Dairy 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.

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