Price Chopper recalling Soy Kaas Cheddar Slices

Recall: Soy Kaas Cheddar Slices Recall
Batch/UPC Code:	8 oz. Cheddar Slices - UPC 78016 00480, Best By 10/13/15
Reason for Recall:	Panos Brands is recalling this product due to the possible presence of plastic packaging in the product. If you have the affected product, you may return it to your local Price Chopper for a full refund. For more information, visit panosbrands.com or contact Panos Brands at 201-843-8900.

Raw Milk Cheddar Recalled Due to Listeria Contamination

Farm Country Cheese House of, Lakeview Michigan is recalling 1136.53 pounds of Raw Milk Cheddar, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria Monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Raw Milk Cheddar was distributed in the state of Michigan. More specific in the Grand Rapids metro area and, Detroit metro area through retail stores and specialty shops.

The Raw Milk Cheddar in question is packaged under two different labels. The first label will have Farm Country Cheese House logo on the far left hand side, and the product name (Raw Milk Cheddar) will be written on top of the label. This product is sold as an 8 oz block. This product has “Use By Date” on the back of the cheese. The dates are between October 28th 2015 and December 5th 2015. This label will also have a Julian Date in the lower right hand corner. These Julian dates are as follows: 14301, 14302, 14308, 14309, 14324, 14325, 14332, 14336, and 14339.

The second label will have Farm Country Cheese House logo on the far left hand side, and the product name (Raw Milk Cheddar) written in white over a light blue banner this label will have the “Use By Date” on the back, it will not have a Julian Date. The “Use By Date” dates are between October 28th 2015 and December 5th 2015. This will be packaged in 8oz blocks and 5 lb. loafs.

Consumers who have purchased Farm Country Cheese House Raw Milk Cheddar are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 989-352-7779, or info@farmcountrycheesehouse. Monday thru Friday from 9:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M EST.

Three Raw Milk Cheeses Recalled Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Flat Creek Farm & Dairy of Swainsboro, GA has recalled 3 lots of cheese with lot codes 140802XAZ (Aztec Cheddar), 140702XAZ (Low Country Gouda voluntary recall) and 140725XGO (Aztec Cheddar voluntary recall) because of potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications can include severe arthritis. The lot codes can be found on the front of the packages.

As of November 25, 2014 at 11:00am, according to Flat Creek records, all of the purchasers have been notified and all but 1.5 pounds of the cheese has been recovered. Two of the batches of raw milk cheese (lot codes 140702XAZ and 140725XGO) have been tested by an independent lab. The results were negative for contamination, but they are being

voluntarily recalled and destroyed by Flat Creek.

Aztec Cheddar and Low Country Gouda was distributed in certain parts of Georgia via Flat Creek delivery and (1) online order (www.flatcreekdairy.com), which have all been notified. The product is packed in clear plastic and ranges in sizes from ½ pound to whole wheels. The results were negative for contamination, but they are being voluntarily recalled and destroyed by Flat Creek.

All of the raw milk cheese has been destroyed. Flat Creek Dairy is no longer producing raw milk cheese and has begun gently pasteurizing its artisanal cheeses.

The recall was the result of a routine sampling program conducted by the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which revealed that the finished products were contaminated. The company has identified the source of the problem and has eliminated it from future batches.

Consumers that have purchased this product are asked to return the product to the place of purchase. They may also call Flat Creek Dairy & Farm at 478-237-0123, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST for more information.

Shredded Cheese Products Due to Listeria

Castle Cheese Inc. is recalling Sun Valley and Castle brand shredded cheese products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Code(s) on Product	UPC
Packed for Sun Valley Fresh Foods	Shredded Dairy Product made with Parmesan	80 g	Before 15JA28	None
Castle Brand	Shredded Dairy Product made with Cheddar Cheese	2.27 kg	Best Before 14JL28 Sold at: The Grocery People 945 Laval Crescent Kamloops, BC	87454900060012

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Canada: Cheddar Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria

Jensen Ltd is recalling Wilton Cheese Factory brand Old Cheddar Cheese ( whity) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold from Wilton Cheese Factory, 287 Simmons Rd, (Wilton), RR#2 Odessa, Ontario.

The cheese was Packed on 1/21/14 through 2/6/14

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Wilton Cheese Factory, Odessa, ON, 613-386-7314;