The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0779-2023·Announced 2023-05-10

White Cheese Queso Blanco Recalled for Pathogen Contamination Risk

Pool Forge Dairy is recalling White Cheese Queso Blanco due to possible pathogen contamination from inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed in New Jersey with sell-by dates from January 7 to March 28, 2023.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves high-risk pathogen contamination without any reported illnesses or injuries, matching the rubric criterion for high-risk pathogens without reported illness. The FDA's Class II classification, combined with the absence of confirmed adverse health effects, supports a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Pool Forge Dairy is recalling White Cheese Queso Blanco due to a possible risk of pathogen contamination caused by inadequate pasteurization. The product is vacuum-packaged in plastic and in a plastic container with a press-on lid.

The recalled cheese was distributed in New Jersey, identified by UPC 7 69602 55441 9 with a net weight of 1 pound (453g). All products with sell-by dates from January 7, 2023 through March 28, 2023 are included in the recall. The cheese may also be packaged and distributed under Pool Forge Dairy LLC labeling.

The FDA classified this as a Class II recall. Consumers should visit FDA.gov or contact the recalling firm for complete information on how to safely handle their product.

The recalled product

Product
White Cheese Queso Blanco Delicias del Campo Queso Blanco White Cheese Net Wt. 1lb (453g) UPC: 7 69602 55441 9 White Cheese also packaged in Pool Forge Dairy LLC labeling Product is vacuum packaged in plastic and in a plastic container with press on lid.
Manufacturer
Pool Forge Dairy
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 (3)

  • All sell by dates January 7
  • 2023 to March 28
  • 2023

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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