Berkshire Cheese LLC Recalls Blue Cheese Due to Non-Pathogenic E. Coli Contamination
Berkshire Cheese LLC is recalling Berkshire Blue Cheese due to non-pathogenic E. Coli contamination. The product was distributed in Massachusetts.
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 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III and involves non-pathogenic E. Coli, which is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Berkshire Cheese LLC is voluntarily recalling Berkshire Blue Cheese, made from whole unpasteurized cow's milk and aged for 60 days. The recall is due to the presence of non-pathogenic E. Coli contamination. The affected product consists of 2-3 lb. wheels wrapped in wax paper and plastic.
The recall involves 149 lbs of the product, identified by Batch HZ. The cheese was distributed in Massachusetts (MA).
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions or a refund. This recall is classified as Class III by the FDA, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 days Unit size: 2-3 Lb. wheels Wrapped in wax paper then plastic
- Manufacturer
- Berkshire Cheese LLC
- 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 (1)
- Batch HZ
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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