The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0945-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Springside Monterey Jack Cheese Recalled for Pasteurization Issue

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Monterey Jack Onion & Chives Cheese because it may have been made with milk 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 is a procedural deviation in pasteurization time rather than a confirmed pathogen or injury report.

Plain-English summary

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Springside Monterey Jack Onion & Chives Cheese, Net Wt. 1 lb. The recall involves 5.33 lbs. of the product, identified by Lot 12191702.

The recall was initiated because the cheese may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization. This specific duration is the reason for the safety concern.

The affected product was distributed in Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and dispose of the cheese or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Springside Monterey Jack Onion & Chives Cheese Net Wt. 1 lb.
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: 12191702

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.

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