Springside Cheese Corp

Recall #F-0054-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-07

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What happened

Springside Cheese Corp recalled Color Cheddar Cheese Curds produced between August 21-September 1, 2012, because an employee became ill with Giardia, a parasite that could have contaminated the cheese during production. This is a voluntary recall by the company.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed the recalled cheese could potentially be affected, though risk depends on exposure level.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it. Check your purchases for the lot code V1 and production date of August 27, 2012. Contact Springside Cheese Corp or your retailer with questions about refunds or disposal.

Product

Color Cheddar Cheese Curds: Springside Cheese, Color Curd, 55-0172, V1, August 27, 2012,

Reason for recall

Springside Cheese Corp. is recalling cheese produced on August 21, 2012 through September 1, 2012. This voluntary recall has been initiated because the cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Giardia, a parasite, from an employee illness.

Quantity affected

41,616.53 lbs total

Distribution

WI, CO

Lot / code info

8.21.1 8.22.1 8.24.1 8.24.2 8.24.3 8.25.1 8.25.2 8.25.3 8.27.1 8.27.2 8.28.1 8.28.2 8.29.1 8.29.2 8.31.1 8.31.2 9.1.1 9.1.2 9.1.3

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2016-03-09