Springside Cheese Corp

Recall #F-0058-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-07

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What happened

Springside Cheese Corp recalled their Color Cheddar Horseradish Cheese produced between August 21 and September 1, 2012, because it may be contaminated with Giardia, a parasite that came from an ill employee. The recall affects approximately 41,616 pounds of cheese sold in Wisconsin and Colorado.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this cheese could potentially be affected, though risk is higher for young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems.

What to do

Check your home for Springside Color Cheddar Horseradish Cheese with lot code 55-0172, V2 and production dates between August 21-September 1, 2012. Do not eat it; throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Springside Cheese, Color Cheddar Horseradish Cheese, 55-0172, V2, August 24, 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

8.24.2

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2016-03-09