Vauxner-USA Recalls Flavored Cheddar Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
Vauxner-USA, LLC is recalling specific lots of flavored cheddar cheese because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
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 I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Additionally, Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen associated with serious health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Vauxner-USA, LLC is recalling 99 pounds of flavored cheddar cheese, vacuum packed in weights ranging from 0.25 to 0.50 pounds. The product is labeled as "Medium Cheddar Red Pepper with Onion & Garlic" and includes the code "887" on the primary label. The recall is being conducted because the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product was distributed to farmers markets in Washington State and retailers in Washington and Oregon. Consumers who purchased this product should check their labels for the specific code and weight range mentioned in the recall notice.
Consumers are advised to stop consuming the recalled product immediately. Those who have purchased the item should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Individuals who have consumed the product and are experiencing symptoms of listeriosis should contact their healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- Flavored cheddar cheese, vacuum packed in weights ranging from 0.25-0.50 pounds, labeled and batch coded by firm. Cheese labeled in part: "Medium Cheddar Red Pepper with Onion & Garlic Pasteurized whole milk, salt, culture, vegetable rennet, spices. r-BST free.***GOLDEN GLEN…
- Manufacturer
- Vauxner-USA, LLC
- Category
- Food — 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 (1)
- "887" on primary label
Distribution
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