Kerry Foods Recalls Jalapeno Cheddar Due to Metal Fragment Contamination
Kerry Foods is voluntarily recalling Jalapeno Cheddar cheese because it is contaminated with metal fragments. The affected product was distributed in 15 US states, Canada, and Chile.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
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 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (metal fragments in food) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Kerry Foods has initiated a voluntary recall of its Jalapeno Cheddar cheese, specifically the 50 lb (22.68 kg) bags identified as Item # B16975.01. The recall is being conducted because the lactic acid-containing products are contaminated with metal fragments.
The affected product, labeled as KERRY, JALAPENO CHEDDAR 16975, was distributed in Arizona, California, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Oregon, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. It was also distributed in Canada and Chile. The total quantity involved in the recall is 391 bags.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific item number and net weight listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact Kerry Foods for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- KERRY, JALAPENO CHEDDAR 16975, GCAS# 95546689, CONTAINS MILK, Item # B16975.01, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68Kg)
- Manufacturer
- Kerry Foods
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 391
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)
- 0430223802 0430223803
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 62 recalled by Kerry Foods 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.
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