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Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
Recall #F-0797-2013 · Initiated 2012-07-28
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Tomales Bay Foods recalled Pondhopper Cheese because testing found Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria, in the product. The affected cheese was distributed to several states and countries between June and July 2012.
Who is at risk
Anyone who consumed this cheese could be at risk, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable to serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
If you have Pondhopper Cheese from Tomales Bay Foods marked with a magic marker and Tomales Bay Foods sticker, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms like fever, muscle aches, or digestive issues.
Product
Tumulo Farms, Pondhopper Cheese; any cut or partial wheels, wrapped in cheese paper with with type of cheese marked with magic marker and a Tomales Bay Foods sticker applied. Product is cut and packaged by Tomales Bay Foods, Petaluma, CA
Reason for recall
State of CA Department of Agriculture sampled finished product and found Listeria monocytogenes in Pondhopper cheese. .
Quantity affected
101.1 pounds
Distribution
Part One: CA, VA, VT, WI, OR, UT and Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, Holland, Greece. Part Two: Dates of Distribution: 6/2512 - 7/27/12 Pattern: CA, NC, FL
Lot / code info
Pack Dated of 6/28 and after
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2012-12-06
Recalling firm
Tomales Bay Foods, Inc.
105 H Street
Petaluma, CA 94952-5125
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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