The Cultured Kitchen Recalls Six Cashew Cheese Varieties Due to Salmonella Risk
The Cultured Kitchen is recalling six varieties of cashew cheese with expiry dates up to April 19, 2014, due to potential Salmonella contamination.
What this means for you
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 high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric, despite the agency's Class I classification.
Plain-English summary
The Cultured Kitchen is recalling six varieties of cashew cheese, including Pesto and Basil Pesto Cashew Cheese. The affected products are 8 oz. (226.8 grams) plastic containers produced by The Cultured Kitchen LLC in Sacramento, CA. The recall includes all units with an expiry date up to and including April 19, 2014.
The recall is being conducted due to the potential for Salmonella contamination. The products were distributed in Northern California and Reno, NV. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantry for the specific varieties and expiry dates listed. If the products are found, consumers should stop using them and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- The Cultured Kitchen Pesto or Basil Pesto Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UP
- Manufacturer
- The Cultured Kitchen
- Category
- Food — Dairy Alternatives
- 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)
- All expiry dates up to and including 4/19/2014.
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 6 recalled by The Cultured Kitchen 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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