The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3388-2017·Announced 2017-08-23

Bongards Creameries American Cheese Recalled for Temperature Control Failure

The Idaho Foodbank is recalling Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese because it was not stored at the required temperature due to a cooler malfunction.

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 hazard involves a temperature control failure without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

The Idaho Foodbank is recalling 280 units of Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese, 32 oz. packages. The recall was initiated because the product was not continuously maintained or stored at the required temperature due to a malfunction in the cooler.

The affected cheese was distributed in the Southwest and North Central regions of Idaho. The source text does not specify a use-by date, lot number, or specific store locations.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese, 32 oz. package.
Manufacturer
The Idaho Foodbank
Affected units
280

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)

  • unknown.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by The Idaho Foodbank 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.

See all 4 products in this recall →