Smith's Country Cheese recalls Mountain Goud: 10lb and 5lb wheels with Julian date 4037 due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid these products.
Product contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
Smith's Country Cheese is recalling Gouda cheese wheels (10lb whole and 5lb half) that were packaged under the brand names Mountain Gouda and Smiths Farmstand. The product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems. Contaminated cheese can lead to foodborne illness if consumed.
Anyone who purchased Mountain Gouda or Smiths Farmstand Gouda cheese wheels with Julian date code 4037. People with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.
Check for Gouda cheese wheels labeled as Mountain Gouda or Smiths Farmstand with Julian date code 4037. The product is sold in 10-pound whole wheels and 5-pound half wheels.
Immediately discard any Gouda cheese wheels with Julian date code 4037.
No, the product is contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
The Julian date code for the recalled product is 4037.
Check for Gouda cheese wheels labeled as Mountain Gouda or Smiths Farmstand with Julian date code 4037.
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-2049-2014 — Smith's Country Cheese Smith's Country Cheese Hello, I own a Smith's Country Cheese that is covered by recall F-2049-2014 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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