The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0528-2015·Announced 2014-11-26

Saxon Creamery Greenfields Monastery Washed Rind Cheese Recalled for E. coli

Saxon Cheese LLC is recalling one lot of Greenfields Monastery Washed Rind Wisconsin Handcrafted Cheese because the product tested positive for E. coli.

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 involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Saxon Cheese LLC is recalling one lot of Greenfields Monastery Washed Rind Wisconsin Handcrafted Cheese. The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for E. coli.

The affected product is a 7 lb wheel of cheese. The ingredients include pasteurized cow's milk, culture, salt, and enzymes. The product contains milk and must be kept refrigerated.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Saxon Creamery Greenfields Monastery Washed Rind Wisconsin Handcrafted Cheese, 7 lb wheel. Ingredients: Pasteurized Cow's Milk, culture, salt, enzymes, contains milk. Keep Refrigerated.
Manufacturer
Saxon Cheese, LLC
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)

  • 259010114

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state: