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SevereFDA (Food)·F-2174-2014·Announced 2014-07-23

Caromont Farm Recalls Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese Due to Pasteurization Failure

Caromont Farm is recalling specific lots of Chevre (pasteurized goats milk cheese) because the product failed to achieve proper pasteurization.

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, and the failure to achieve proper pasteurization of a ready-to-eat dairy product presents a significant risk of pathogenic contamination, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Caromont Farm is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Chevre (Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese) in four-ounce cups and bulk sizes (one, two, and five pounds). The recall is being conducted because the product failed to achieve proper pasteurization due to improper air space temperature, pasteurization time, and/or milk temperature.

The affected product is identified by Lot # 937 with a production date of 05/12. According to the company's response, the product was distributed to 25 consignees, including 23 retailers, 2 wholesalers, and 2 distributors. The total number of consumers or users who received the product is reported as 25.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot number and production date listed above. If the product matches the recall details, consumers should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the retailer or the manufacturer for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Chevre (Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese) Four oz. cups Fresh Chevre / Bulk Chevre - One, two, and five pound sizes
Manufacturer
Caromont Farm

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)

  • Lot # 937 - Production Date : 05/12

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Caromont Farm 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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