Class IIITerminated in FDA datasetRecall initiated Nov 24, 2015

Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain…

Recalling firm: Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.

Why it was recalled

Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli

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ProductGouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda, Packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheel in saran wrap. 5 lb. Half wheels wrapped in shrink pack packaging.
Package size11 lb

FDA code information

Lot Number: 1469

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Original product description

Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda, Packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheel in saran wrap. 5 lb. Half wheels wrapped in shrink pack packaging.

Extracted codes and context

TypeCode / valueContext
lot1469Lot Number: 1469

Original FDA recall reason

Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli

Recall details

Recall number
F-0692-2016
Event ID
72736
FDA status
Terminated
Initiated
Nov 24, 2015
Reported
Mar 9, 2016
Classified
Feb 29, 2016
Terminated
Mar 4, 2016
Quantity
104 wheels
Location
Winchendon, MA, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Where it was distributed

GA. NH, MA

FDA source record · F-0692-2016

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