Luqman White Cheddar Recall: E. coli Risk
Cumberland Valley Creamery recalls Luqman White Cheddar Cheese due to generic E. coli exceeding allowed limits. Check your fridge.
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Multiple laboratory analysis found multiple instances where various cheeses exceed allowed limits of generic E. coli.
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What happened, in plain English
Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC is recalling approximately 275 lbs of Luqman White Cheddar Cheese because laboratory analysis found multiple instances where the product exceeded allowed limits for generic E. coli. The cheese was distributed in Maryland and Pennsylvania. No specific remedy or return instructions are provided in this record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/24078-luqman-white-cheddar-recall-e-coli-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/24078-luqman-white-cheddar-recall-e-coli-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1745-2017
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“Luqman White Cheddar Recall: E. coli Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/24078-luqman-white-cheddar-recall-e-coli-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1745-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1745-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Generic E. coli can cause severe illness including stomach cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting. While many strains are harmless, exceeding allowed limits indicates potential contamination that could lead to foodborne illness in consumers.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Luqman White Cheddar Cheese, Net Wt. 8 oz., from stores in Maryland or Pennsylvania between the relevant distribution dates. Individuals with compromised immune systems, young children, elderly adults, and pregnant women are at higher risk for serious infection if contaminated.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Luqman White Cheddar Cheese in 8 oz. packages distributed by Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC of Mechanicsburg, PA. The recall covers all lots and codes. Check if you bought the product in Maryland or Pennsylvania.
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Luqman Cheese- Category
Food
All 29 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 II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
MD, PA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1744-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Monterey Jack, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA Dutchland Homestead, Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | Approx. 832 lbs. |
| F-1745-2017 | Luqman Cheese, White Cheddar, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA; All lots, all codes. | approx. 275 lbs |
| F-1746-2017 | Luqman Cheese, White Colby, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA; All lots, all codes. | approx. 1972 |
| F-1747-2017 | Dutchland Homestead Mozzarella, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | 2290 lbs |
| F-1748-2017 | Dutchland Homestead Farmer's Cheese, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | 1785 lbs. |
| F-1749-2017 | Luqman Cheese Harvarti, Net Wt. 8 oz., Distributed by Cumberland Valley Creamery; Mechanicsburg, PA; OR Dutchland Homestead Harvarti, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | 246.6 lbs. |
| F-1750-2017 | Dutchland Homestead, Gouda, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | 450 lbs |
| F-1751-2017 | Dutchland Homestead, American Cheese, Net Weight 8 oz.., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055;; All lots, all codes. | 401 lbs. |
| F-1752-2017 | Cheddar, all varieties unlabeled for repacking and relabeling.; All lots, all codes. | 18,585.01 lbs. |
| F-1753-2017 | Farmer's Cheese, unlabeled, manufactured for repacking and relabeling; All lots, all codes. | 434.02 lbs. |
| F-1754-2017 | Chevre unlabeled, Manufactured for repacking and relabeling.; All lots, all codes. | — |
| F-1755-2017 | Gouda, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 3676.66 lbs. |
| F-1756-2017 | Feta, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 418.13 lbs |
| F-1757-2017 | Garlic Cheese Curds, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 2477.49 |
| F-1758-2017 | Havarti Caraway, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 400.03 lbs. |
| F-1759-2017 | Mineiro, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 17,241 lbs. |
| F-1760-2017 | Monterey Jack various, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 3447.1 lbs. |
| F-1761-2017 | Udder Delight, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 4619 lbs. |
| F-1762-2017 | Colby cheeses various, unlabeled, Manufactured for repack and relabel cheeses.; All lots, all codes. | 6614.21 |
| F-1763-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Jalapeno Jack, Net Wt. 8 oz. Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA; All lots, all codes. | approx. 555 lbs. |
| F-1764-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Yellow Cheddar, Net Wt. 8 oz.,. Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA; All lots, all codes. | approx. 570 lbs. |
| F-1765-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA; All lots, all codes. | approx. 100 lbs. |
| F-1766-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Buffalo Colby, Net Wt. 8 oz. Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA Dutchland Homestead, Buffalo Colby Cheese, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | 148 lbs. |
| F-1767-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Colby Tomato Basil, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA Dutchland Homestead, Colby Cheese Tomato Basil, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | approx. 139 lbs |
| F-1768-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA; All lots, all codes. | approx. 828 lbs. |
| F-1769-2017 | Dutchland Homestead, Colby Jack Cheese, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | approx. 876 lbs. |
| F-1770-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby Buffalo, Net Weight 8 oz., Dist by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | 19 lbs |
| F-1771-2017 | Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby Buffalo Ranch, Net Weight 8 oz., Dist by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | 25 lbs. |
| F-1772-2017 | Dutchland Homestead, Cheddar Cheese, Net Weight 8 oz., Handcrafted & Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; All lots, all codes. | approx. 275 lbs |
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the cheese
Do not eat any Luqman White Cheddar Cheese from this recall as it may contain harmful levels of E. coli.
Discard or return product
The record does not specify a remedy, so you should discard the product or contact the distributor for instructions.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Maryland and Pennsylvania.
FDA distribution: “MD, PA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Maryland, Pennsylvania.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 10 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- FDA terminated the recall
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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-1745-2017 (June 7, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1745-2017 to see it in context.
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