The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-1957-2013·Announced 2013-10-02

Blythedale Farm Camembert Recalled for Inadequate Pasteurization

Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 9,078 units of Camembert Vermont due to inadequate pasteurization. The product was distributed across 10 states and DC.

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 agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe severity score (4) according to the rubric, particularly given the risk associated with inadequate pasteurization in ready-to-eat dairy products.

Plain-English summary

Blythedale Farm Inc. is recalling 9,078 units of Blythedale Farm Camembert Vermont, 7 oz wrapped disc in plastic cup (UPC Code: 762713669027). The recall is due to inadequate pasteurization of the product.

The affected product was distributed in Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, Washington DC, Illinois, and California. Consumers should check for a Best Buy or Sell By date prior to October 19.

Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Blythedale Farm Inc. for further information.

The recalled product

Product
Blythedale Farm Camembert Vermont, 7 oz wrapped disc in plastic cup UPC Code: 762713669027

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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