Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese Recalled for Incorrect Ingredient Labeling
DPI Specialty Foods is recalling Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog Goat Cheese because it was labeled as containing cultured raw cow's milk instead of pasteurized goat milk.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 a remote probability of adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error regarding the type of milk used, which is a minor labeling issue under the severity rubric.
Plain-English summary
DPI Specialty Foods West, Inc. is recalling Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog Aged Goat Milk Cheese. The recall involves 2,116 cases of the product, which is packaged in 7-ounce and 5-ounce sizes. The affected items were distributed within the state of California.
The recall was initiated because the product was labeled with incorrect ingredients. The cheese is produced with pasteerized goat milk, but the packaging incorrectly stated that it contained cultured raw cow's milk. The sell-by dates for the affected products range from December 14, 2012, to April 28, 2013.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the packaging for the specific item numbers and lot numbers listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Humboldt Fog (brand) Cypress Grove Chevre, Aged Goat Milk Cheese. Packaged in 7oz (random weight) and 5 oz (random weight). Cypress Grove Chevre # 213146 7oz (random weight) Cypress Grove Chevre # 35363 5oz (random weight) Products are random (various) weight.…
- Manufacturer
- DPI Specialty Foods West, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,116
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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