Springside Cheese Corp

Recall #F-0063-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-07

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What happened

Springside Cheese Corp. recalled Monterey Jack Dill cheese produced between August 21-September 1, 2012, because it may be contaminated with Giardia (a parasite) linked to an employee's illness. This was a voluntary recall by the company.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this cheese could potentially be affected, though risk depends on whether the product was actually contaminated.

What to do

If you have this cheese, do not eat it. Check your product code (55-0172, V3) against the August 21-September 1, 2012 production dates. If you have the recalled product, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.

Product

Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Dill Cheese, 55-0172, V3, August 21, 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

8.21.3 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