The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0626-2022·Announced 2022-02-09

Walla Walla Cheese Company Mad Curds Recalled for Underpasteurized Milk

Walla Walla Cheese Company has recalled Mad Curds produced from underpasteurized milk. The product was distributed in Oregon and Washington.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a high-risk pathogen (Listeria) in cheese made from underpasteurized milk. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Walla Walla Cheese Company LLC is recalling Mad Curds cheese due to the product being made from underpasteurized milk. Underpasteurized milk carries a risk of harmful bacteria including Listeria, which can cause serious illness.

The recalled product is Mad Curds packaged in vacuum-sealed zip lock bags with net weights of 5 lbs. or 10 oz. The affected product has production code 126201 (produced 10/26/21) and was distributed in Oregon and Washington.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Walla Walla Cheese Company Mad Curds. Keep Refrigerated. Product is packaged in vacuum sealed zip lock bags - net wt. 5 lbs. and 10 oz.
Manufacturer
Walla Walla Cheese Company LLC
Hazard
  • underpasteurization
  • listeria

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.