Class IOngoing in FDA datasetRecall initiated Feb 4, 2017

Farmers Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Farmers Cheese Mini Horn, Item 69209, 6 lbs, no

Recalling firm: MDS Foods Inc

Why it was recalled

Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

Check your package

Compare the exact product and package details with the label you have.

ProductFarmers Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Farmers Cheese Mini Horn, Item 69209, 6 lbs, no UPC (b) Troyer Farmers EW Halfmoon, Item 69840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936137 (c) Troyer Farmers EW Full Moon, Item 69841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936083 (d) Troyer Farmers RW Halfmoon, Item 59842, 8 oz, no UPC
Package size6 lbs

FDA code information

Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (d) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017

Match the product, package size, and code together. A missing match does not guarantee safety.

Full FDA record and distribution details

Original product description

Farmers Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Farmers Cheese Mini Horn, Item 69209, 6 lbs, no UPC (b) Troyer Farmers EW Halfmoon, Item 69840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936137 (c) Troyer Farmers EW Full Moon, Item 69841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936083 (d) Troyer Farmers RW Halfmoon, Item 59842, 8 oz, no UPC

Original FDA recall reason

Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

Recall details

Recall number
F-1700-2017
Event ID
76441
FDA status
Ongoing
Initiated
Feb 4, 2017
Reported
Mar 29, 2017
Classified
Mar 23, 2017
Quantity
1113.8 lbs
Location
Massillion, OH, United States
Initiation type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Notification
E-Mail

Where it was distributed

FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT

FDA source record · F-1700-2017

Data updated September 16, 2026. View official FDA data ↗

Follow official FDA and manufacturer guidance.