The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0429-2017·Announced 2016-11-23

Farm Country Cheese House Recalls Monterey Jack Cheese Due to Pasteurization Issues

Farm Country Cheese House is voluntarily recalling 40 lb. blocks of Monterey Jack cheese because of inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed in Michigan.

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 and involves inadequate pasteurization, which poses a risk of harm from pathogens, but no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Farm Country Cheese House, Inc. is conducting a voluntary recall of Monterey Jack Cheese, 40 lb. blocks. The recall is being conducted due to inadequate pasteurization of the product.

The affected product was made on September 26, 2016, in Vat A. The total quantity involved in the recall is 1,869.34 lbs. The cheese was distributed domestically in Michigan.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific make date and vat code. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Monterey Jack Cheese, 40 lb. blocks

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 (2)

  • Made on 09/26/2016
  • Vat A

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by Farm Country Cheese House, Inc. 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 →