The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0502-2024·Announced 2023-12-13

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.

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: 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
Hazard
  • listeria

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

Distributed in 4 states:

  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • WI