Springside Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese Recall: Pasteurization Issue
Springside Cheese Corp recalls Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese (1 lb and 40 lb packages) due to potential pasteurization issue with milk. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact the company for details.
Lower-risk recall
Various cheeses are being recalled because they may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization.
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What happened, in plain English
Springside Cheese Corp is recalling Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese in 1 lb and 4:0 lbs packages because they may have been made with milk held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization. This could pose a risk of foodborne illness if the milk was contaminated during that time. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19656-springside-monterey-jack-caribbean-red-hot-cheese-recall-pasteurization-issue.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19656-springside-monterey-jack-caribbean-red-hot-cheese-recall-pasteurization-issue · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0951-2018
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“Springside Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese Recall: Pasteurization Issue.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19656-springside-monterey-jack-caribbean-red-hot-cheese-recall-pasteurization-issue. Based on FDA recall #F-0951-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0951-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cheese may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization. This could allow bacteria to grow if the milk was contaminated during that time, potentially causing foodborne illness.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Springside Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese in 1 lb or 40 lb packages with lot number 12271703 are affected. Those who have the product and are concerned about food safety should take action.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese' and package size (1 lb or 40 lbs). Look for lot number 12271703 on the label.
- Brand
Springside Cheese Corp- Category
Food
All 12 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
AK, CO, FL, IL, MD, NE, SD, TX, WI
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0940-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Garden Vegetable Cheese, 40 lbs.; Lot: 12191702. | 129.4 lbs. |
| F-0941-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Tomato Basil Cheese, Net Wt. 40 lbs.; Lot: 12191702. | 167.5 lbs. |
| F-0942-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Jalapeno Cheese packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12271703 | 115.44 lbs. |
| F-0943-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Pueblo Cheese packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., and 5 lbs.; Lot: 12271703. | 66.86 lbs. |
| F-0944-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Ghost Pepper Cheese packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb., 5 lbs., and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12271703. | 209.58 lbs. |
| F-0945-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Onion & Chives Cheese Net Wt. 1 lb.; Lot: 12191702 | 5.33 lbs. |
| F-0946-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Morel & Leek Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12191702 | 454.34 lbs. |
| F-0947-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Habanero Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12271703 | 404.4 lbs. |
| F-0948-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 5 lb. and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12191702 | 62.63 lbs. |
| F-0949-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Chipotle Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 1 lb. and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12191702 | 220.04 |
| F-0950-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Chicken Soup Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 1 lb. and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12271703 | 175.78 lbs. |
| F-0951-2018 | Springside Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 1 lb. and 40 lbs.; Lot: 12271703 | 342.12 lbs. |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number 12271703 on the cheese package.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Springside Cheese Corp for further instructions or to return the product.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 9 states.
FDA distribution: “AK, CO, FL, IL, MD, NE, SD, TX, WI” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alaska, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 21 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA classified it Class III
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a risk of serious injury from this product?
The recall is for food safety concerns, not physical injury risks. The hazard is low risk and does not require immediate stop use.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0951-2018 (February 14, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0951-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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