Smith's Country Cheese recalls Gouda with Herb Spread (8 oz. plastic container) due to non pathogenic E. Coli contamination. Consumers should check expiration dates and avoid use if expired.
Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli
Smith's Country Cheese is recalling Goud: with Herb Spread in 8 oz. plastic containers because it was contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli. This does not pose a risk of serious illness but requires consumers to check expiration dates and avoid using expired products.
The product was contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli, which does not cause illness but may still be present in the product. This type of contamination is not harmful to health but could indicate poor manufacturing practices.
Consumers who purchased Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Herb Spread in 8 oz. plastic containers with an expiration date of 2-27-16 are affected. Those who have the product past its expiration date are at higher risk.
Look for Smith's Country Cheese-Gouda with Herb Spread in 8 oz. plastic containers with an expiration date of 2-27-16. Check the expiration date on the container to ensure it is not past the date.
Verify the expiration date on the product container to ensure it is not past the date of 2-27-16.
The product contains non pathogenic E. Coli, which does not cause illness, but it is recommended to check the expiration date and avoid using expired products.
If the product is expired, it should not be used and should be discarded.
No, non pathogenic E. Coli does not cause illness, so there is no risk of serious injury.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Smith's Country Cheese to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0696-2016 — Smith's Country Cheese Smith's Country Cheese Hello, I own a Smith's Country Cheese that is covered by recall F-0696-2016 from Smith's Country Cheese. 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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