The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0949-2018·Announced 2018-03-14

Springside Monterey Jack Chipotle Cheese Recalled for Pasteurization Issue

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Monterey Jack Chipotle 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 classification is Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a potential pasteurization deviation without reported illness, fitting the criteria for a moderate or low-risk precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling various cheeses, specifically Springside Monterey Jack Chipotle Cheese, because they may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteerization. The affected product is packaged in Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb., and 40 lbs. sizes. The recall involves Lot 12191702.

The recall is due to a potential deviation in the pasteurization process where the milk was held for 13.8 seconds. The source text does not specify the exact duration required by regulation, only that the product may have been made with milk held for this specific duration. The recall covers approximately 220.04 units of the product.

The product was distributed in Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, and Wisconsin. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific lot number and size. The source text does not provide specific instructions on disposal or return, nor does it report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

The recalled product

Product
Springside Monterey Jack Chipotle 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: 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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