FDAClass IMarch 6, 2013

Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese recall: Contamination

Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese, Flory's Favorite, whole raw jersey milk, packaged in 1-lb or 1/2-lb block/plastic packs.

Why was Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese recalled?

The raw milk cheese product may be contaminated with shiga-toxin e-coli.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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Product
Homestead Creamery Artisan Cheese, Flory's Favorite, whole raw jersey milk, packaged in 1-lb or 1/2-lb block/plastic packs.
Recalling firm
Homestead Creamery
Quantity
4/20-lb blocks cut into smaller 1-lb and 1/2-lb packages
Distribution
The product was distributed to stores in MO and an open farmer's market in gift baskets. Exact dates of the start of distribution are not clear. The plastic packaging film used to package the recalled product is supplied by: Specialty Foods, Roland Park, KS. The Annato cheese food coloring, cheese cultures and Rennet are supplied by, Dairy Connections, Madison, WI.
Recall date
March 6, 2013
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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