The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1747-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Cumberland Valley Creamery Recalls Mozzarella for E. coli Contamination

Cumberland Valley Creamery is recalling Dutchland Homestead Mozzarella because laboratory analysis found E. coli levels exceeding allowed limits.

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 (E. coli) without reported illness, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC is recalling 2,290 lbs of Dutchland Homestead Mozzarella, Net Weight 8 oz. The product was handcrafted and distributed by Cumberland Valley Creamery in Mechanicsburg, PA. The recall covers all lots and all codes.

The recall was initiated after multiple laboratory analyses found instances where various cheeses exceeded allowed limits of generic E. coli. The product was distributed in Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dutchland Homestead Mozzarella, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
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 (2)

  • All lots
  • all codes.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 29 recalled by Cumberland Valley Creamery, 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 29 products in this recall →