The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0224-2014·Announced 2013-11-27

Sunny Pine Farm Recalls Organic Parsley Chive Chevre for Pasteurization Concerns

Sunny Pine Farm is voluntarily recalling Organic Parsley Chive Chevre due to possible improper pasteurization. The product was sold in Washington state.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves possible improper pasteurization of a dairy product, which poses a risk of harm from pathogens, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries.

Plain-English summary

Sunny Pine Farm of Twisp, Washington, is voluntarily recalling Organic Parsley Chive Chevre due to possible improper pasteurization. The recall involves 6 oz. plastic tubs sold to non-restaurant consignees, as well as 1 lb. and 2 lb. packages sold to restaurants. The product is labeled with ingredients including pasteurized organic goat milk, salt, parsley, chives, rennet, and cultures.

The finished products were sold in Washington only. Expiration dates for products sold to non-restaurant consignees were 10/16/2013. Expiration dates for products sold to restaurants were 10/23/2013 and 11/5/2013. Chevre cheese products sold at the Methow Valley Farmers Market (also known as the Twisp Farmers Market) between 7/27/2013 and 10/12/2013 were not labeled with an expiration date.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific packaging and expiration dates listed above. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or return, but the recall is voluntary and initiated by the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Parsley Chive Chevre sold to non-restaurant in plastic 6 oz plastic tub vacuum-sealed with lid and label on top of tub, Sunny Pine Farm brand. Product sold to restaurant is in 1 lb. and 2 lbs. size. The product is labeled in parts: "***Organic Goat Dairy***Parsley C
Manufacturer
Sunny Pine Farm

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Sunny Pine Farm 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 4 products in this recall →