Kentucky Blue Bleu Cheese Recalled for Possible Listeria Contamination
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is recalling Kentucky Blue bleu cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is voluntarily recalling Kentucky Blue bleu cheese due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall includes various package sizes, ranging from 8oz packages to 15lb wheels, which may be vacuum packed, paper wrapped, or plastic wrapped.
The affected product was distributed in Kentucky, Tennessee, Florida, Illinois, Virginia, and Ohio. The recall covers specific lots identified as Lot 120531 and Lot 120612.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot numbers and package types listed. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kentucky Blue, bleu cheese Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum packed bags, paper wrap, or plastic wrap
- Manufacturer
- Kennys Farmhouse Cheese
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- 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)
- Lot 120531 Lot 120612
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Kennys Farmhouse Cheese 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.
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