Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. recalls Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese, approximately 6 lbs, keep refrigerated
Saputo recalls Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and lot numbers for affected items.
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Certain Gouda Cheese products are being recalled after Saputo was notified by their supplier that the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Saputo is recalling Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should not be consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22251-saputo-great-midwest-applewood-smoked-gouda-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22251-saputo-great-midwest-applewood-smoked-gouda-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1776-2017
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“Saputo Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22251-saputo-great-midwest-applewood-smoked-gouda-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination. Based on FDA recall #F-1776-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1776-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated cheese may lead to illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese with the specific lot numbers listed in the recall. Those with compromised immune systems are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the sell-by date of May 22, 2017, and lot numbers: 6061123038, 6061122067, 6061123044, 6061122035, or 6061123070. The product is labeled as 'Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese, approximately 6 lbs.'
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All 2 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.
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Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
WI , IL, CA, WY, GA , MO, OK , IN , OH, PA, LA , NC, FL , TX , NY, MN.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots |
|---|---|
| F-1776-2017 | Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese, approximately 6 lbs, keep refrigerated; Great Midweest: SELL BY MAY 22 17 G7/1 00:00 Case Lot ID: 6061123038, 6061122067, 6061123044, 6061122035, 6061123070 |
| F-1777-2017 | Dutchmark, Pasteurized Processed Smoked Gouda Cheese. Product case Label: 989922 Dutchmark, Net Wt 24.00.; Dutchmark: BEST WHEN USED BY:11-18-17 Case Lot ID: 6061123038, 6061122067, 6061123044, 6061122035, 6061123070 |
What to do — step by step
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Discard the recalled cheese products immediately as they may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
Questions people ask
Is this cheese safe to eat?
No, the recalled cheese may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not consume.
What lot numbers are affected?
Lot numbers 6061123038, 6061122067, 6061123044, 6061122035, and 6061123070.
How can I check if my cheese is recalled?
Check the sell-by date (May 22, 2017) and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
Contact Saputo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Saputo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1776-2017 — Saputo Saputo Hello, I own a Saputo that is covered by recall F-1776-2017 from Saputo. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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-1776-2017 (February 15, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1776-2017 to see it in context.
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