Springside Monterey Jack Cheese Recalled for Pasteurization Issue
Springside Monterey Jack Pueblo Cheese is being recalled because it may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves a deviation in pasteurization time, which is a process control issue rather than a confirmed contamination event.
Plain-English summary
Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Springside Monterey Jack Pueblo Cheese packaged in 8 oz. and 5 lb. sizes. The recall is due to the possibility that the cheese was made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during the pasteurization process.
The affected product is identified by Lot 12271703. A total of 66.86 lbs. of the cheese was distributed in Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have this product should check the packaging for the specific lot number and size. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Springside Monterey Jack Pueblo Cheese packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., and 5 lbs.
- Manufacturer
- Springside Cheese Corp
- 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)
- Lot: 12271703.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 12 recalled by Springside Cheese Corp 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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