The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0944-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Springside Monterey Jack Ghost Pepper Cheese Recalled for Pasteurization Issue

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling specific lots of Monterey Jack Ghost Pepper Cheese because the milk used may have been held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization.

What this means for you

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 agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves a minor deviation in pasteurization time without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling specific lots of Springside Monterey Jack Ghost Pepper Cheese. The product is packaged in sizes of 8 oz., 1 lb., 5 lbs., and 40 lbs. The total quantity involved in the recall is 209.58 lbs.

The recall is being conducted because the cheese may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during the pasteurization process. The specific lot number affected is 12271703.

The affected product was distributed in Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and lot number. If found, they should stop consuming the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Springside Monterey Jack Ghost Pepper Cheese packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb., 5 lbs., and 40 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

Distributed in 9 states:

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.

See all 12 products in this recall →

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