The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0746-2013·Announced 2012-12-12

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese Recalls Mild Cheddar for Listeria Contamination

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is recalling vacuum-packed Mild Cheddar cheese due to 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.

Plain-English summary

Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is recalling vacuum-packed Mild Cheddar cheese in various sizes, including 8 oz, 5 lbs, 10 lbs, and 25 lbs. The recall is being conducted because the product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected cheese was distributed in Kentucky, Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The total quantity involved in the recall is 238.83 lbs. The product code associated with the recall is 120625.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific cheese described above. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Mild Cheddar , 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)

  • 120625

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 →