Smith's Country Cheese recalls Gouda Spread Garlic in 8oz plastic containers with expired dates (2/27/2:27/16) due to non-pathogenic E. Coli contamination. Consumers should check expiration dates and avoid use.
Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli
Smith's Country Cheese is recalling Gouda Spread Garlic in 8-ounce plastic containers because they were contaminated with non-pathogenic E. Coli. This type of E. Coli doesn't cause illness but is still a safety concern for food products.
The product was contaminated with non-pathogenic E. Coli, which does not cause illness but can still pose a food safety risk. This type of bacteria is not harmful to human health but is present in the product.
Anyone who purchased Smith's Country Cheese Gouda Spread Garlic in 8-ounce plastic containers with an expiration date of 2/27/16. People who consume the product may face a minor food safety risk.
Check for Smith's Country Cheese Gouda Spread Garlic in 8-ounce plastic containers with an expiration date of 2/27/16. The product may have been sold in stores with this specific packaging.
Verify the expiration date on the container is 2/27/16 or earlier.
The product contains non-pathogenic E. Coli, which does not cause illness, but it is still a food safety concern.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so consumers should check the expiration date and avoid use if expired.
Look for Smith's Country Cheese Gouda Spread Garlic in 8-ounce plastic containers with an expiration date of 2/27/16.
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-0695-2016 — Smith's Country Cheese Smith's Country Cheese Hello, I own a Smith's Country Cheese that is covered by recall F-0695-2016 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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