Michigan-Based 'Raw Milk Cheddar' Recalled Due To Possible Bacterial Contamination
LAKEVIEW (WWJ) -- A recall has been issued by the FDA in the metro Detroit and Grand Rapids areas for Michigan-based Farm Country Cheese House for its Raw Milk Cheddar due to a potential contamination by the infectious bacteria Listeria Monocytogenes.
The Raw Milk Cheddar in question is packaged under two different labels. The first label will have Farm Country Cheese House logo on the far left hand side, and the product name (Raw Milk Cheddar) will be written on top of the label. This product is sold as an 8 oz block.
This product has "Use By Date" on the back of the cheese. The dates are between October 28, 2015 and December 5, 2015. This label will also have a Julian Date in the lower right hand corner. These Julian dates are as follows: 14301, 14302, 14308, 14309, 14324, 14325, 14332, 14336, and 14339.
The second label will have Farm Country Cheese House logo on the far left hand side, and the product name (Raw Milk Cheddar) written in white over a light blue banner this label will have the "Use By Date" on the back, it will not have a Julian Date. The "Use By Date" dates are between October 28, 2015 and December 5, 2015. This will be packaged in eight ounce blocks and five pound loafs.
The bacteria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
Consumers who have purchased Farm Country Cheese House Raw Milk Cheddar are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 989-352-7779, or info@farmcountrycheesehouse.
