The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0694-2016·Announced 2016-03-09

Smith's Country Cheese Creamy Gouda Recalled for Non-Pathogenic E. Coli

Smith's Country Cheese is recalling Creamy Gouda with Wine 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 described as non-pathogenic, fitting the criteria for a moderate or low-risk precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. is recalling Smith's Country Cheese- Creamy Gouda with Wine Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic containers. The recall is due to contamination with non-pathogenic E. Coli. The affected product has an expiration date of 2-27-16.

The product was distributed in Georgia, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. No specific lot numbers or quantities are provided in the source text.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific item described. Since the contaminant is identified as non-pathogenic, the risk of adverse health consequences is considered unlikely, but consumers are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Smith's Country Cheese- Creamy Gouda with Wine Spread packaged in 8 oz. plastic container
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

Distributed in 2 states:

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.

See all 9 products in this recall →