Hilltop Meadow Farm Raw Milk Cheese Recalled for Listeria Risk
Hilltop Meadow Farm is recalling Raw Milk Pepper Jack Cheese for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have sell-by dates through September 2023 and were distributed to retailers in PA, NJ, NY, and WI.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Class I recalls indicate reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death from the hazard involved.
Plain-English summary
Hilltop Meadow Farm is recalling Raw Milk Pepper Jack Aged 60 Days in five package sizes: .5 lb., 1 lb., 1.15 lb., 2.5 lb., and 5 lb. (UPC: 0 200144 612644). The total recalled quantity is 180 lbs.
The recall was initiated due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness. FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, indicating a serious health hazard.
The affected cheese was distributed to retailers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Wisconsin. Products with sell-by dates up to September 21, 2023 are included in the recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund. Those with questions can contact Hilltop Meadow Farm. Persons who have consumed this product and experience symptoms of Listeria infection—including fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhea, or severe headache—should seek medical attention.
The recalled product
- Product
- Hilltop Meadow Farm Raw Milk Cheese Pepper Jack Aged 60 Days .5 lb., 1 lb., 1.15 lb, 2.5 lb., and 5 lb. UPC: 0 200144 612644. Packaged in clear plastic packaging.
- Manufacturer
- Hilltop Meadow Farm
- Category
- Food — Cheese / Dairy
- 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)
- Sell by dates up to 9/21/2023
Distribution
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