Smith's Creamy Gouda Spread Recalled for Non-Pathogenic E. Coli
Smith's Country Cheese is recalling Creamy Gouda Spread 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, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The contaminant is explicitly identified as non-pathogenic, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination.
Plain-English summary
Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. is recalling Smith's Country Cheese -Creamy Gouda Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic containers. The recall was initiated because the product was contaminated with non-pathogenic E. Coli.
The affected product has an expiration date of 2-27-16. It was distributed in Georgia, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific expiration date and packaging described. If found, they should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Smith's Country Cheese -Creamy Gouda Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic container
- Manufacturer
- Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dairy
- 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)
- Exp. Date: 2-27-16
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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