Michigan State University Dairy Recalls Colby Jack Cheese for Metal Fragments
Michigan State University Dairy is voluntarily recalling Colby Jack cheese due to the potential presence of metal fragments in the finished products.
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 a voluntary precautionary action for a potential physical hazard (metal fragments) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Michigan State University Dairy is conducting a voluntary recall of Colby Jack cheese. The recall is being issued due to the potential for metal fragments to be present in the finished products.
The affected products are Colby Jack cheese in 8 oz. and 16 oz. vacuumed plastic pouches. The recall covers a total of 943 lbs of the product. The specific batches affected are those manufactured between November 10, 2015, and November 18, 2015, with use-by dates ranging from March 7, 2016, to June 29, 2016.
The product was distributed domestically to the following states and jurisdictions: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. No foreign or Department of Defense distribution is reported.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific batch dates and use-by dates listed above. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop consuming it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Colby Jack cheese, 8 oz. and 16 oz, Vacuumed plastic pouches
- Manufacturer
- Msu Dept Of Fd Sci Dairy Plant
- 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 (3)
- Colby Jack batch 11/10/15
- 11/18/15-Dates Manufactured: Colby Jack 11/10/15 to 11/18/15
- use by date between 3/07/16 to 6/29/16.
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