The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1849-2017·Announced 2017-04-12

Biery Cheese Recalls Private Selections Hardwood Smoked Gouda for Listeria

Biery Cheese, Inc. is recalling Private Selections Hardwood Smoked Gouda because the supplier reported the cheese tested positive for 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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Additionally, the presence of Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Biery Cheese, Inc. is recalling 1,518 cases of Private Selections Hardwood Smoked Gouda, 8 oz packages, distributed by The Kroger Co. The recall was initiated after the firm was notified by its supplier that various cheese products tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is identified by the UPC 0 11110 60861 1 and a sell-by date of 05//06/2017. The product was shipped to Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Private Selections HARDWOOD SMOKED GOUDA NET WT 8 OZ (226g) DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 UPC 0 11110 60861 1
Manufacturer
Biery Cheese, Inc.
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 (1)

  • SELL BY 05//06/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Biery Cheese, 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 14 products in this recall →