GFS Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers recalled over Listeria risk

Recall date

February 15, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Biery Cheese, Inc. recalls GFS Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers NET WT. 24 OZ (1.lb 8 OZ) INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPER…

Recall number

F-1843-2017

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Biery Cheese, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NJ, OH, PA & WI.

Why it was recalled

The firm was notified by their supplier that various cheese products test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

GFS Monterey Jack Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers NET WT. 24 OZ (1.lb 8 OZ) INGREDIENTS: PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES. CONTAINS: MILK DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY BY: GORDON FOOD SERVICE GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49548 UPC 0 93901 77758 4