The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:HighFDA (Food)·F-1716-2013·Announced 2013-07-24

Kenton's Cheese Company Recalls Bianco Brie-Style Cheese Due to E. coli

Kenton's Cheese Company is recalling Bianco Brie-Style Cheese due to E. coli contamination. Consumers should return the product for a full refund.

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 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 E. coli, a high-risk pathogen, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, meeting the criteria for a score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Kenton's Cheese Company is recalling Bianco A Soft Brie-Style Cheese, an 8 oz wheel aged at least 60 days, due to E. coli contamination. The recall affects 200 wheels with Batch number 13064 that were distributed in the Fingerlakes region of New York State between May 9, 2013, and May 19, 2013.

Consumers who purchased this specific product during the stated dates are urged to return it to Kenton's Cheese Company at 5939 Burr Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886. A full refund will be provided by the company.

For questions, consumers may contact Kenton Burr at (607) 592-0746 or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
KENTON'S CHEESE CO. Bianco A soft Brie-Style cheese Aged at least 60 days, Net Wt. 8 oz wheel. Distributed by Kenton's Cheese Company 5939 Burr Rd. Trumansburg, NY 14886.
Manufacturer
Kenton Burr
Hazard
Affected units
200

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: 13064

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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