Smith's Gouda Cheese Recalled for Non-Pathogenic E. Coli Contamination
Smith's Country Cheese is recalling specific lots of Gouda cheese due to contamination with non-pathogenic E. Coli. The product was distributed in Georgia, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III and involves non-pathogenic E. Coli, which fits the rubric criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.
Plain-English summary
Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 104 wheels of Gouda cheese packaged under the brand names Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda. The recall is due to the product being contaminated with non-pathogenic E. Coli. The affected cheese was packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheels in saran wrap and 5 lb. half wheels wrapped in shrink pack packaging.
The recalled product, identified by Lot Number 1469, was distributed in Georgia, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class III, indicating that there is a remote probability that adverse health consequences are likely to be serious or permanent.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and brand names listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda, Packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheel in saran wrap. 5 lb. Half wheels wrapped in shrink pack packaging.
- Manufacturer
- Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 104
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 Number: 1469
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 9 recalled by Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. 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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