The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1009-2013·Announced 2013-03-06

Homestead Creamery Raw Milk Cheese Recalled for E. Coli Contamination

Homestead Creamery is recalling Flory's Favorite raw milk cheese due to potential Shiga-toxin E. coli contamination. The product was distributed in Missouri and at a farmer's market.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric. Additionally, the hazard involves Shiga-toxin E. coli, a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Homestead Creamery is voluntarily recalling specific packages of Flory's Favorite Artisan Cheese. The product is made from whole raw Jersey milk and was packaged in 1-lb or 1/2-lb blocks. The recall is being conducted because the raw milk cheese may be contaminated with Shiga-toxin E. coli.

The affected product was distributed to stores in Missouri and sold in gift baskets at an open farmer's market. The exact dates of distribution are not specified. The product is identified by a label marked with "Packed On 210".

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. The source text does not provide specific instructions for disposal or refund procedures, but standard recall protocols generally advise contacting the retailer or manufacturer for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese, Flory's Favorite, whole raw jersey milk, packaged in 1-lb or 1/2-lb block/plastic packs.
Manufacturer
Homestead Creamery
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)

  • label marked with: Packed On 210

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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