Kennys Farmhouse Cheese Recalls Vacuum-Packed Colby Cheese Due to Listeria
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is recalling vacuum-packed Colby cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in six states.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.
Plain-English summary
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is voluntarily recalling vacuum-packed Colby cheese due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is available in 8 oz, 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb sizes. The total quantity involved in the recall is 358.65 lbs.
The affected cheese was distributed in Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The product code associated with the recall is 120724.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators and freezers for the specific items described above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Colby , Sizes could be 8 oz, 5lbs, 10lb, or 25lbs- vacuum packed
- 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)
- 120724
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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