The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1651-2013·Announced 2013-07-17

Christian Cheese Blackberry Wine Cheese Recalled for Undeclared Sulfites

Christian Cheese, LLC is recalling Blackberry Wine Cheese made in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, due to undeclared sulfites. The product was distributed in Colorado and Oklahoma.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to undeclared sulfites, a labeling error that poses a risk to sensitive individuals but is generally considered a moderate hazard without reported widespread illness.

Plain-English summary

Christian Cheese, LLC is voluntarily recalling approximately 0.6-pound units of Blackberry Wine Cheese. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared sulfites, which are not listed on the ingredient label. The cheese is made in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and is vacuum-packed in plastic.

The affected product was manufactured approximately on June 7, 2012. The recall covers units distributed in Colorado and Oklahoma. The recall was initiated on June 14, 2012, and was terminated on August 15, 2013.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific cheese described. Individuals with sulfite sensitivity should avoid consuming the product. The recall was classified as Class II by the FDA, indicating a remote probability of serious adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Christian Cheese Blackberry Wine Cheese Made in Kingfisher, Oklahoma (405-375-6711) Ingredients: Pasteurized Milk, Culture, Vegetable Rennet, Salt, Blackberry Wine. 1 unit weighing approximately 0.6 lbs and plastic vacuum packed in plastic. 1 case is approximately 32 units wei

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 →