The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0869-2019·Announced 2019-02-20

Diamond Crystal Recalls Cheesecake Mix Due to Salmonella Risk

Diamond Crystal Brands is recalling specific lots of no-bake cheesecake mix because an ingredient is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which is the most serious classification and mandates a severity score of 5 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. is recalling 1,155 cases of no-bake cheesecake mix. The recalled products include Chef's Companion New York Style, Classic Sysco New York Style, and Monarch Cheesecake Mix, all distributed in paper pouches. The recall is being conducted because the products were manufactured with an ingredient that is potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product was shipped to distributors in 38 US states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, and Texas. The specific lot codes involved are 321JDA (manufactured May 17, 2020) and 323JDA (manufactured May 19, 2020).

Consumers should check their pantries for these specific lot codes and stop using the product if they match. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, which is the most serious type of recall.

The recalled product

Product
Cheesecake mix packaged in the following ways: 1) Chef's Companion New York Style, No-Bake Cheesecake, Distributed by Diamond Crystal Brands, Inc. Savannah, GA, in paper pouches, 6 per case; 2) Classic Sysco, New York Style No-Bake Cheesecake Mix, Net Wt. 4 lbs, Distributed
Affected units
1,155

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 (5)

  • 321JDA
  • May 17
  • 2020
  • 323JDA
  • May 19

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Diamond Crystal Brands, 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 11 products in this recall →