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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Manufacturer
- Blythedale Farm Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese
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
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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