The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0948-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Springside Monterey Jack Cheese Recalled for Pasteurization Deficiency

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Monterey Jack cheese because it may have been made with milk held for only 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 recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Springside Monterey Jack Cheese packaged in 8 oz., 5 lb., and 40 lb. sizes. The recall is due to the possibility that the cheese was made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization, which is insufficient to ensure safety.

The affected product is identified by Lot 12191702. A total of 62.63 lbs. of the product was distributed to Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Springside Monterey Jack Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 5 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: 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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