Clover Hill Dairy Cheese Variety Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Clover Hill Dairy, LLC is recalling its Mild Cheese Variety (3-in-a-pack assorted White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar) because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects products distributed in MD, VA, and NY.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric criteria warrants a score of 4 or higher. Because the product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen, and the agency classification is Class I, the severity score is set to 5 (Critical) consistent with the rubric's requirement that FDA Class I recalls never go below 4 and that high-risk pathogens elevate concern.
Plain-English summary
Clover Hill Dairy, LLC is recalling its Mild Cheese Variety, a 3-in-a-pack assortment of White Colby, Marble Jack, and Yummy Cheddar cheese units weighing approximately 0.20 lb (3.2 oz) each. The product is being recalled because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacterium that can cause listeriosis in people who consume the product.
The recalled product is identified by the code AA051526 and was distributed in Maryland, Virginia, and New York. The cheese must be kept refrigerated. The total quantity of product distributed and specific packaging details are not provided in the recall notice.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled cheese variety should not eat it. Instead, they should keep the product refrigerated and contact Clover Hill Dairy, LLC for instructions on returning the product or obtaining a refund. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall at this time.
The recall was initiated as a precautionary measure after testing indicated possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that consumption of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Clover Hill Dairy LLP, Mild Cheese Variety (3-in-a-pack assorted White Colby, Marble Jack, Yummy Cheddar). Sold in approximate 0.20-lb (3.2oz) units. Unknown information: packaging, labeling, or total quantity of product distributed. Keep refrigerated.
- Manufacturer
- Clover Hill Dairy, LLC
- Category
- Food — Dairy / 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)
- AA051526
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 18 recalled by Clover Hill Dairy, LLC 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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