Unrated Food recall · FDA · Published February 4, 2017

MDS Foods Havarti Cheese Recall: Listeria Cross Contamination Risk

MDS Foods recalls Havarti cheese products due to potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination from State Department of Agriculture testing. Consumers should check product labels for item 71554 and lot numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-1708-2017Food MDS Foods ›

Recall notice

Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

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Recalling firmMDS Foods Inc4676 Erie Ave SW Ste A · Massillion, OH 44662-9658

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

MDS Foods is recalling Havarti cheese products that may contain Listeria Monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall follows testing by the State Department of Agriculture that found the bacteria in the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22356-mds-foods-havarti-cheese-recall-listeria-cross-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22356-mds-foods-havarti-cheese-recall-listeria-cross-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1708-2017

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“MDS Foods Havarti Cheese Recall: Listeria Cross Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22356-mds-foods-havarti-cheese-recall-listeria-cross-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1708-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1708-2017%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Feb. 4, 2017, that MDS Foods Inc voluntarily recalled Havarti cheese due to potential Listeria Monocytogenes contamination. The agency classified the recall as Class I.

How to tell if you have it

AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice
Item 71554
1.5 lbs
UPC 82853715542
Best if Used by: 5/3/2017

The hazard

The FDA stated the product poses a potential cross-contamination risk because it was collected from a State Department of Agriculture sample that tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Clover Hill Dairy issued three cheese recalls on June 1, 2026, citing Listeria contamination risks.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product label with item number 71554 and lot numbers from the State Department of Agriculture testing. The products were sold with a 'Best if Used by' date of May 3, 2017.

Brand
MDS Foods
Product
Havarti Cheese Packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice, Item 71554, 1.5 lbs, UPC
Category
Food

FDA recall event · 17 products

All 17 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 I
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
F-1694-2017	Colby Cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS, DELI HORN, Item 55209, NET WT 6 LBS, UPC 0 08 28653 55209 3 (b) AMISH CLASSICS, FULLMOON(R), Item 55241, approximately 8 oz, UPC 828653552413 (c) AMISH CLASSICS EW FULL MOON, ITEM 55245, 8 oz, UPC 828653552451 (d) 8/2# RW Deli Readi Colby Mini Cheese Slices, ITEM 55831, 2 lbs., UPC 634660 628597 (e) Deli Made EZ(R) Slices, NET WT1.5 LB (681g), Item 55553, UPC 8 28653 55554 4 (f) Meijer Colby Cheese DELI HORN, Item 55755, 6 lbs., no UPC (g) Amish Classics Colby RW Halfmoon, Item 55244, 8 oz, no UPC (h) Meijer Colby EW Halfmoon, Item 55758, 8 oz, UPC 7 13733 34047 2 (i) RW Deli Readi Colby 1/2 Moon Slices, Item 55830, 1 lb, UPC 6 34660 62872 6 (j) Old Tyme Colby EW Halfmoon, Item 55703, 8 oz, UPC 8 28653 10555 8 (k) AMISH CLASSICS Colby Longhorn, Item 55523, 15 lbs, no UPC (l) Dietz & Watson Colby Mini Horn, Item 55740, 6 lbs, no UPC (m) Troyer Colby EW Halfmoon, Item 55840, 8 oz, UPC 04964693609 (n) Troyer Colby EW Full Moon, Item 55841, 8 oz, UPC 049646936045 (o) Troyer Colby RW Halfmoon, Item 55842, 8 oz, no UPC; (a) Lot Numbers: Sell By: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Lot Numbers: Best if Used By: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Lot Numbers: Best if Used By: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (d) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (e) Lot number 335-16, Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (f) Lot Numbers: Sell by Date: 05/02/2017, 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (g) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (h) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (i) Lot Numbers: USE BY: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (j) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (k) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (l) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (m) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (n) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (o) Lot Numbers: Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	10019.1 lbs
F-1695-2017	Colby Jack Cheese packaged as follows: (a) m markets of Meijer(R), NET WT 6 LBS (2.72 kg), Item 18755, UPC 71091718755 (b) Amish classics Colby Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 18244, 8 oz, no UPC (c) Meijer Colby Jack EW Halfmoon Chunk, Item 18758, 8 oz, UPC 713733340588 (d) Amish Classics Colby Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 18241, 8 oz, no UPC (e) Amish Classics Colby Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 18245, 8 oz, 828653182450 (f) Deli Readi Colby Jack 1/2 Moon Slices, Item 18830, 1 lb, UPC 6 34660 62875 7 (g) Amish Classics Colby Jack Mini Horn, Item 18209, 6 lbs, no UPC (h) LIPARI OLD TYME Colby Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 18703, 8 oz, UPC 094776102211 (I) Deli Readi Colby Jack St Pk 1oz Mn Hrn Slice, Item 18831, 2 lbs, UPC 634660628603 (j) Dietz & Watson Colby Jack Mini Horn, Item 18740, 6 lbs, no UPC (k) Winder Farms Colby Jack St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 18790, 1 lb, UPC 828653187905; Lot Numbers: (a) Sell by Date: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (d) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (e) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (f) USE BY: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (g) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (h) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (i) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (j) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (k) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	17144.5 lbs
F-1696-2017	Jalapeno Jack cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn, Item 10209, 6 lbs, No UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 10241, 12 lbs, no UPC (c) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 10244, 12 lbs, no UPC (d) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 10245, 8 oz, UPC 828653102458 (e) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Item 10311, 10 lbs, no UPC 10 lbs, no UPC (f) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10553, 1.5 lbs, no UPC (g) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105541 (h) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .5 oz Slice, Item 10555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105558 (i) LIPARI Old Tyme Jalapeno Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 10703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102303 (k) Sutters Quality Foods Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 10812, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653108122 (l) Sutters Quality Foods Jalapeno Jack Loaf, Item 10815, 5 lbs, no UPC (n) Winder Farms Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 10790, 1 lb, UPC 828653107903; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (d) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (e) Best if Used by: 4/18/2017 (f) Best if Used by: 003-17 (g) Best if Used by: 3/17/2017, 5/3/2017 (h) Best if Used by: 3/28/2017, 3/30/2017, 5/18/2017 (i) Best if Used by: 5/29/2017 (j) Best if Used by: 2/28/2017, 5/16/2017 (k) Best if Used by: 5/9/2017 (l) Best if Used by: 5/3/2017	12767.1 lbs
F-1697-2017	Hot Pepper Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Hot Pepper RW Square, Item 26244, 12 lbs, UPC 858653262442 (b) Deli Made EZ Hot Pepper St Pk .5oz, Item 26555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653265559 (c) Deli Readi Hot Pepper St Pk 1oz Slice, Item 26831, 2 lbs, UPC 634660628788 (d) LIPARI Old Tyme Hot Pepper Cheese Food EW Square, Item 26703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102280; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 6/10/2017 (b) Best if Used by: 3/17/2017, 4/22/2017 (c) Best if Used by: 2/28/2017, 4/22/2017, 5/16/2017 (d) Best if Used by: 6/10/2017	3705.8 lbs
F-1698-2017	Jalapeno Colby Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Colby Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 17245, 8 oz., UPC 828653102458(b) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Colby Jack Mini Horn, Item 17209, 6 lbs., No UPC; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	60 lbs
F-1699-2017	Grand Butterkase Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Grand Butterkase, Item 65209, 6 lbs, UPC 828654652090 (b) AMISH CLASSICS Grand Butterkase RW Fullmoon, Item 65241, 12 lbs, no UPC (c) AMISH CLASSICS Grand Butterkase EW Fullmoon, Item 65245, 8 oz, UPC 828653652458; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	39.98 lbs
F-1700-2017	Farmers Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Farmers Cheese Mini Horn, Item 69209, 6 lbs, no UPC (b) Troyer Farmers EW Halfmoon, Item 69840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936137 (c) Troyer Farmers EW Full Moon, Item 69841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936083 (d) Troyer Farmers RW Halfmoon, Item 59842, 8 oz, no UPC; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (d) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	1113.8 lbs
F-1701-2017	Marble Cheese packaged as: (a) Troyer Marble EW Halfmoon, Item 18840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936113 (b) Troyer Marble EW Full Moon, Item 18841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936052 (c) Troyer Marble RW Halfmoon, Item 18842, 8 oz, no UPC; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (c) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	2322.04 lbs
F-1702-2017	Cheddar Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Cheddar Mild Color, Item 28311, 10 lbs, No UPC (b) Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild Stick, Item 28532, 4.5 lbs, no UPC (c) Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild C St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 28545, 2 lbs, UPC 828653285458 (d) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 28553, 1.5 Lbs, no UPC (e) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Cheddar Mild Stk Pk .5oz Slice, Item 28555, 1.54 lbs, UPC 828653285557 (f) Deli Readi Cheddar St Pk 1oz Slice, Item 28831, 2 lbs, UPC 634660628771 (g) Duck Deli Cheddar Mild Color Loaf, Item 28745, 5 lbs, no UPC (h) Duck Deli Cheddar st pk .75oz Slice, Item 28747, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653287476 (i) Madison Valley Farms Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 28769, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653287698 (j) Sutters Quality Foods Cheddar St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 28812, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653288126 (k) Sutters Quality Foods Cheddar Mild Color Loaf, Item 28815, 5 lbs, no UPC (l) Troyer Cheddar EW Full Moon, Item 28841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936076; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 3/28/2017, 4/25/2017, 5/26/2017, 7/3/2017 (b) Best if Used by: 4/18/2017 (c) Best if Used by: 4/22/2017 (d) Best if Used by: 018-17 (e) Best if Used by: 3/10/2017, 4/22/2017 (f) Best if Used by: 2/28/2017, 5/4/2017 (g) Best if Used by: 273-16 (h) Best if Used by: 004-17, 358-16 (i) Best if Used by: 320-16 (j) Best if Used by: 5/18/2017 (k) Best if Used by: 4/18/2017 (l) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	37462.8 lbs
F-1703-2017	Muenster Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW End Chunks, Item 61243, 12 lbs, no UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Muenster RW square, Item 61244, 8 oz, no UPC (c) Deli Made EZ Muenster St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 61552, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653615521 (d) Meijer Muenster EW Square, Item 61758, 8 oz, UPC 886926375735 (e) Old Tyme Muenster EW Square, Item 61703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102242; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 273-16, 319-16, 341-16 (b) Best if used by: 3/28/2017, 5/13/2017, 6/4/2017 (c) Best if used by: 328-16 (d) Best if used by: 3/28/2017, 5/13/2017, 6/10/2017 (e) Best if used by: 6/4/2017	4598.58 lbs
F-1704-2017	Monterey Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Monterey Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 03554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653035541; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 3/28/2017, 5/3/2017	5640 lbs
F-1705-2017	Mozzarella Cheese packaged as: (a) Deli Made EZ Mozzarella St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 11553, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105558; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 322-16, 333-16	2676 lbs
F-1706-2017	Provolone Cheese packaged as: (a) Santino Deli Made EZ Provolone St Pck .75oz Slice, Item 58554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828828653585541 (b) Deli Made EZ Provolone St Pck .5oz Slice, Item 58555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653585558 (c) Duck Deli Provolone Stk Pck .75oz Slice, Item 58747, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653587476 (d) La Rosa's Pizzaria Provolone St Pk .667oz, Item 58774, 2.25 lbs, UPC 828653587743; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 3/28/2017 (b) Best if Used by: 3/28/2017 (c) Best if Used by: 004-17 (d) Best if Used by: 004-17	10494 lbs
F-1707-2017	Provolone Cheese Salame packaged as: (a) Sutters Quality Foods Provolone Salame, Item 58814, 6 lbs, no UPC; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 5/6/2017	—
F-1708-2017	Havarti Cheese Packaged as: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Deli Made EZ Havarti .75oz St Pk Slice, Item 71554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 82853715542; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if Used by: 5/3/2017	36 lbs
F-1709-2017	Jalapeno Cheese packaged as: (a) Deli Readi Jalapeno St Pk 1oz Slice, Item 10831, 2 lbs, UPC 634660628788; Lot Numbers: (a) 2/28/2017, 4/22/2017, 5/18/2017	4266.33 lbs
F-1710-2017	Pepper Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) Troyer Pepper Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 10840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936106 (b) Troyer Pepper Jack EW Full Moon, Item 10841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936069; Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017	1344 lbs

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Label
Look for item number 71554 and lot numbers on the packaging.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 15 states.

FDA distribution: “FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 53 days after the firm started it.

Feb 4, 2017Firm started the recall
Mar 23, 2017FDA classified it Class I
Mar 29, 2017Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Official source: FDA Recall #F-1708-2017 (February 4, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1708-2017 to see it in context.
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