The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0745-2013·Announced 2012-12-12

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese Recalls Vacuum-Packed Monterey Jack Cheese

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is recalling vacuum-packed Monterey Jack 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 agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of at least 4, and the presence of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in a ready-to-eat food product typically warrants the highest severity level due to the high risk of serious health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is voluntarily recalling vacuum-packed Monterey Jack cheese in 8 oz, 5 lb, 10 lb, and 25 lb sizes. The recall is being conducted because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The total quantity of product involved in the recall is 361.03 lbs.

The affected cheese was distributed in Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The source text does not specify specific retail locations or additional distribution details beyond these states.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for vacuum-packed Monterey Jack cheese from Kennys Farmhouse Cheese. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures beyond the standard recall context.

The recalled product

Product
Monterey Jack , Sizes could be 8 oz, 5lbs, 10lb, or 25lbs- vacuum packed
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)

  • 120719

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

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.

See all 4 products in this recall →