The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1466-2014·Announced 2014-02-12

Flat Creek Farm Recalls Aztec Cheddar Cheese Due to Salmonella

Flat Creek Farm & Dairy is recalling Aztec Cheddar Cheese after routine testing revealed the presence of Salmonella. The product was distributed in Georgia and Florida.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Salmonella is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Flat Creek Farm & Dairy is voluntarily recalling approximately 78.01 lbs of Aztec Cheddar Cheese. The recall was initiated after routine testing by the Georgia Department of Agriculture revealed that the firm's Heavenly Blue and Aztec Cheddar products tested positive for Salmonella.

The affected cheese is packaged in clear plastic in sizes ranging from 1/2 lb to whole wheels (approximately 13 lbs). The product is labeled in part with the address "367 BISHOP CHAPEL CHURCH RD SWAINSBORO, GA 30401" and the lot number 130823XCAZ. The recall covers distribution in Georgia and Florida.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and packaging details. If found, the cheese should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Aztec Cheddar Cheese; Packaged in clear plastic in sizes ranging from 1/2 lb to whole wheels (approximately 13 lbs). Labeled in part: "367 BISHOP CHAPEL CHURCH RD SWAINSBORO, GA 30401***FLAT CREEK LODGE AZTEC CHEDDAR Raw milk, salt,***130823XCAZ"

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 #: 130823XCAZ

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Flat Creek Farm & Dairy 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →