The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1428-2019·Announced 2019-06-05

Hilmar Recalls Colby Jack Cheese Blocks Due to Foreign Material

Hilmar Cheese Company is recalling specific batches of Colby Jack Cheese in 40 and 640-pound blocks because they may contain foreign material. The product was distributed in Missouri, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

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 II, and the hazard is foreign material without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is recalling 203,928.98 pounds of Colby Jack Cheese in 40-pound and 640-pound blocks. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain foreign material.

The affected cheese was distributed in Missouri, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The recall includes specific batch numbers ranging from 1001914855 to 1001914952. Consumers should check their inventory for these specific batch numbers and product sizes.

If you have purchased this product, do not consume it. Contact Hilmar Cheese Company for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Colby Jack Cheese in 40 pound and 640 pound blocks
Manufacturer
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc.
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 (20)

  • Batch Numbers: 1001914861
  • 1001914934
  • 1001914935
  • 1001914936
  • 1001914937
  • 1001914938
  • 1001914939
  • 1001914940
  • 1001914941
  • 1001914942
  • 1001914943
  • 1001914944
  • 1001914945
  • 1001914946
  • 1001914947
  • 1001914948
  • 1001914949
  • 1001914950
  • 1001914951
  • 1001914952

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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