Smith's Country Cheese Recalls Gouda Wheels Contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. is recalling Gouda cheese wheels contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed in Massachusetts.
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 source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as 'Class I'. According to the severity rubric, an FDA Class I recall mandates a score of 5 (Critical), as it represents a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. is recalling Gouda Cheese wheels, including Whole Wheels (10 lbs) and Half Wheels (5 lbs), packaged under the brand names Mountain Gouda and Smiths Farmstand. The recall involves 21 wheels of cheese that have been identified as contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected products carry the Julian date Code 4037. These items were distributed in Massachusetts (MA).
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them. Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogen that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gouda Cheese wheels, Whole Wheels 10 lbs and Half Wheels 5 lbs., packaged under the the brand names: Mountain Gouda and Smiths Farmstand
- Manufacturer
- Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cheese
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 21
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)
- Julian date Code: 4037
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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