Springside Cheese Corp

Recall #F-0062-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-07

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by FoodRecallsDB.info

What happened

Springside Cheese Corp recalled their Cranberry Monterey Jack Cheese produced between August 21 and September 1, 2012, because it may be contaminated with Giardia, a parasite that can cause illness. The contamination was traced to an employee who was sick during production.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this cheese could potentially be affected, though people with weakened immune systems, young children, and elderly individuals may experience more severe symptoms.

What to do

Check your home for Springside Cheese Cranberry Monterey Jack with lot code V3 and production date August 28, 2012. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store where you purchased it.

Product

Springside Cheese, Cranberry Monterey Jack Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 28, 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

8.28.3

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2016-03-09