The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0616-2022·Announced 2022-02-02

White Cheddar Cheese Recalled for Undeclared Wheat

G&C Food Distributors & Brokers Inc. is recalling white cheddar cheese distributed to Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee because the product may contain undeclared wheat, which poses a risk to consumers with wheat allergies.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall for allergen mislabeling (undeclared wheat) on a common allergen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, but the hazard poses a significant risk of harm to consumers with wheat allergies.

Plain-English summary

G&C Food Distributors & Brokers Inc. is recalling white cheddar cheese due to the potential presence of undeclared wheat in the product. The recalled cheese was distributed to food service customers in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

The product in question is white cheddar cheese with item numbers 55255 and 71386, repacked on November 23 and November 24, 2021. The total amount of recalled product is 305.21 pounds. The cheese is labeled to contain cultured pasteurized milk, salt, and enzymes, and is marked as containing milk as an allergen; however, it may contain undeclared wheat.

Consumers and food service operators who have purchased this product should not serve it. Anyone who has consumed the recalled cheese and experiences allergic reactions should seek medical attention. Retailers and food service facilities should remove the product from their inventory and discontinue use.

The recalled product

Product
WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE; INGREDIENTS: CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES; Distributed By: G&C Foods; ALLERGEN: MILK; CONTAINS: 1 BAG; Product is for Food Service Only; KEEP REFRIGERATED
Manufacturer
G&C Food Distributors & Brokers Inc.
Hazard
  • allergen-wheat
  • undeclared-allergen

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)

  • Item Number: 55255 and 71386 Repack Date: 11/23/21 and 11/24/21

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CT
  • NJ
  • NY
  • PA
  • TN