The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1777-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Saputo Recalls Dutchmark Smoked Gouda Cheese Due to Listeria Risk

Saputo Cheese USA is recalling Dutchmark Smoked Gouda Cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly classifies this recall as FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is recalling certain Dutchmark, Pasteurized Processed Smoked Gouda Cheese products. The recall was initiated after Saputo was notified by their supplier that the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by the label: 989922 Dutchmark, Net Wt 24.00. The specific case lot IDs are 6061123038, 6061122067, 6061123044, 6061122035, and 6061123070. The 'Best When Used By' date is 11-18-17. The total quantity involved is 33,978 lbs.

The product was distributed in Wisconsin, Illinois, California, Wyoming, Georgia, Missouri, Oklahoma, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, New York, and Minnesota. Consumers should check their pantries for this specific product and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Dutchmark, Pasteurized Processed Smoked Gouda Cheese. Product case Label: 989922 Dutchmark, Net Wt 24.00.
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 (5)

  • Dutchmark: BEST WHEN USED BY:11-18-17 Case Lot ID: 6061123038
  • 6061122067
  • 6061123044
  • 6061122035
  • 6061123070

Distribution

Distributed in 16 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. 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 2 products in this recall →