Home / Springside Cheese Corp / F-0076-2013
Class II
Springside Cheese Corp
Recall #F-0076-2013 · Initiated 2012-09-07
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Springside Cheese Corp. recalled Monterey Jack Salsa Cheese made between August 21-September 1, 2012, because it may be contaminated with Giardia, a parasite that can cause illness. An employee illness prompted this voluntary recall.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed this cheese could potentially be affected, as Giardia can cause gastrointestinal illness in people of all ages.
What to do
If you have this product (look for code V3 and the August 28, 2012 date on the package), do not eat it. Check your refrigerator and discard any affected cheese. Contact the company or your retailer if you need more information about whether your product is included in the recall.
Product
Springside Cheese, Monterey Jack Salsa 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
Recalling firm
Springside Cheese Corp
7989 Arndt Rd
Oconto Falls, WI 54154-9755
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.
Other recalls from Springside Cheese Corp
Springside Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 1 lb. and 40 lbs.
Springside Monterey Jack Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 5 lb. and 40 lbs.
Springside Monterey Jack Chicken Soup Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 1 lb. and 40 lbs.
Springside Monterey Jack Chipotle Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. and 40 lbs.