The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-0248-2026·Announced 2025-12-17

Mild cheddar cheese recalled over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

Boss Dairy Farms is recalling 420 units of Charlevoix Cheese Company Mild Cheddar Cheese over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The FDA has classified the action as Class I.

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: Scored 5 because the FDA has classified this action as Class I, which the rubric maps directly to Critical.

Plain-English summary

Charlevoix Cheese Company Mild Cheddar Cheese, net weight 8 oz (227g), UPC 8 50056-64205 7, sold 12 retail units per wholesale case, is being recalled by Boss Dairy Farms.

The reason given in the enforcement record is possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall covers 420 units from lot 13220025, distributed in Michigan. The FDA has classified the action as Class I, its most serious category.

Consumers who have this cheese from the affected lot should not eat it and should follow the retailer's return instructions. Anyone who has eaten it and feels unwell should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Charlevoix Cheese Company Mild Cheddar Cheese, Net Wt. 8 oz (227g). UPC 8 50056-64205 7. 12 retail units per wholesale case.
Manufacturer
Boss Dairy Farms
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria
  • pathogen
  • class-i
  • dairy

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 13220025

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • MI

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