The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0947-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Springside Monterey Jack Habanero Cheese Recalled for Pasteurization Issue

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Monterey Jack Habanero 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 is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard involves a specific pasteurization timing deviation without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling various sizes of Springside Monterey Jack Habanero Cheese, including 8 oz., 1 lb., and 40 lb. packages. The recall involves a total of 404.4 lbs. of product.

The recall is being issued 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 recall action.

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, identified by Lot 12271703, and stop consuming it if found.

The recalled product

Product
Springside Monterey Jack Habanero Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. 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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