Pearl Valley Walnut Creek Farmers Cheese Recalled for Antibiotics in Milk
Pearl Valley Cheese Inc is recalling Walnut Creek Farmers Cheese because the milk used in the product tested positive for antibiotics.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Pearl Valley Cheese Inc is voluntarily recalling approximately 3,310.94 pounds of Walnut Creek Farmers Cheese. The product is sold in 6-pound plastic bags, with 4 bags per case. The recall is being conducted because the milk used in the production of these cheese products tested positive for antibiotics.
The affected product was distributed to Ohio and Wisconsin. The specific lot number is 06111, and the PLU code is 4030. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the packaging for the lot number and PLU code listed above.
Consumers are advised to stop consuming the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. This recall is classified as Class II by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Walnut Creek Farmers Cheese- 6lbs in plastic bags- 4 per case
- Manufacturer
- Pearl Valley Cheese Inc
- 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)
- PLU: 4030 Lot 06111
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Pearl Valley Cheese 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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