The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1889-2017·Announced 2017-05-03

Deutsch Kase Haus Recalls Colby-Jack Cheese for Listeria Risk

Deutsch Kase Haus is recalling Colby-Jack cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects private-label brands sold in 11 states.

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, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen.

Plain-English summary

Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC is recalling approximately 4.1 million pounds of Colby-Jack (also known as CoJack or Marble) cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected products are private-label items sold under brands including Guggisberg, Dutch Farms, Meijer, Amish Classics, Lipari Old Tyme, Laubscher, Walnut Creek, Copperwood, Dietz & Watson, and Banquet. The cheese was packaged in clear plastic bags, vacuum-sealed and shrink-wrapped, in various formats including 6lb deli horns, 15lb long horns, and 1lb cut and wrap pucks.

The recall covers all lots manufactured between September 1, 2016, and January 27, 2017, and distributed between September 1, 2016, and February 7, 2017. These products were distributed in Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Nevada, Alabama, Arizona, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Michigan, Minnesota, and Indiana. Lot numbers are printed on the bag and case labels and consist of the manufacturing date plus a vat number (e.g., 12/2/16 V7). Specific item numbers include W0205, L0204-85, L0202-86, L0202-70, L0202-65, L0202-64, D0204-63, D0202-86, D0202-83, D0202-82, D0202-72, D0202-71, D0202-70, D0202-65, and D0202-64.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands, package types, and lot numbers listed above. If found, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Colby-Jack (or CoJack; Marble) cheese. All affected product private labeled for other companies. Brands: Guggisberg; Dutch Farms; Meijer; Amish Classics; Lipari Old Tyme; Laubscher; Walnut Creek; Copperwood; Dietz & Watson; Banquet; Product packaged as: 6lb del
Manufacturer
Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
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 (16)

  • 12/2/16
  • vat 7 = lot# 12/2/16 V7) Item #'s: W0205
  • L0204-85
  • L0202-86
  • L0202-70
  • L0202-65
  • L0202-64
  • D0204-63
  • D0202-86
  • D0202-83
  • D0202-82
  • D0202-72
  • D0202-71
  • D0202-70
  • D0202-65
  • D0202-64

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 13 recalled by Deutsch Kase Haus, 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.

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