The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1956-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Blythedale Farm Farmstead Brie Recalled for Inadequate Pasteurization

Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 143 units of Farmstead Brie due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed across ten states and Washington, D.C.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls involving significant injury or property damage reports, or structural defects, are rated Severe. Inadequate pasteurization in cheese is a significant food safety hazard that can lead to serious illness, fitting the Severe criteria for Class II recalls with potential for significant harm.

Plain-English summary

Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 143 units of Blythedale Farm Farmstead Brie, 1 lb white wrapped discs, due to inadequate pasteurization. The recall affects products with a Best Buy or Sell By date prior to October 19.

The affected cheese was distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., Illinois, and California. The source text does not specify the year of the date code or the exact distribution dates.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific brand, size, and date code. If the product matches the description, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Blythedale Farm Farmstead Brie, 1 lb white wrapped disc UPC Code:
Affected units
143

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)

  • Best Buy or Sell By date prior to October 19

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Blythedale Farm 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.

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Same manufacturer · Blythedale Farm Inc.

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