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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated May 3, 2013 (13 years ago)

Berkshire Blue Cheese recall

Recalled by Berkshire Cheese LLC · Great Barrington, MA, United States

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

E. Coli contamination (non pathogenic)

Pathogen: E. coli

Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (such as O157:H7) can cause severe illness and kidney failure.

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What was recalled

Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 days Unit size: 2-3 Lb. wheels Wrapped in wax paper then plastic

Quantity: 149 lbs

Food: Cheese Milk & dairy

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Batch HZ

Where it was sold

Massachusetts

FDA's distribution note: MA

Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Berkshire Cheese LLC
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
May 3, 2013
In FDA report of
Jun 19, 2013
Terminated
Jul 22, 2013
FDA recall number
F-1530-2013 · event 65201
Official record
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