Springside Cheese Corp

Recall #F-0066-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-07

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What happened

Springside Cheese Corp is recalling White Cheddar Cheese Curds produced between August 21 and September 1, 2012, because an employee illness raised concerns that the cheese may be contaminated with Giardia, a parasite that causes intestinal illness.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed this product could potentially be affected, though the risk depends on whether contamination actually occurred.

What to do

If you have Springside White Cheddar Cheese Curds with a production date between August 21-September 1, 2012, do not eat them and discard or return them to the store. Contact your doctor if you develop digestive symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, or stomach cramps within 1-2 weeks of eating this product.

Product

White Cheddar Cheese Curds: Springside Cheese, White Curds, 55-0172, V2, August 22, 2012, NET WEIGHT___.

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

8.22.2 8.22.4 8.29.3 8.29.4

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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

Terminated

2016-03-09