The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1650-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Christian Cheese Sun-Dried Tomato Cheddar Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Christian Cheese, LLC is recalling Sun-Dried Tomato Cheddar cheese due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in Colorado and Oklahoma.

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 is classified as FDA Class II and involves undeclared sulfites, a common allergen. According to the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens corresponds to a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Christian Cheese, LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 15-16 units of Sun-Dried Tomato Cheddar cheese. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which are not listed on the ingredient label. The cheese is vacuum-packed in plastic and weighs approximately 0.6 lbs per unit.

The affected product was manufactured in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and distributed in Colorado and Oklahoma. The recall was initiated on June 14, 2012, and the FDA classified it as Class II. The recall status is terminated as of August 15, 2013.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for a refund. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should be particularly cautious, as sulfites can cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

The recalled product

Product
Christian Cheese Sun-Dried tomato Cheddar Made in Kingfisher, Oklahoma (405-375-6711) Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Culture, Vegetable Rennet, Sun-Dried Tomato and Salt. 1 unit weighing approximately 0.6 lbs and plastic vacuum packed in plastic. 1 case is approximately 32 uni

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 (2)

  • No codes are used at the facility. All product made approximately on June 7
  • 2012.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Christian Cheese, LLC 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 6 products in this recall →