The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0912-2024·Announced 2024-02-28

Country Corner Dairy White Colby Cheese Recalled for Improper Pasteurization

Country Corner Dairy is recalling WHITE COLBY CHEESE products due to improper pasteurization. The recalled products were distributed to Maryland and Virginia.

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 for a product potentially contaminated with high-risk pathogens due to improper pasteurization. No illnesses have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Country Corner Dairy, LLC is recalling WHITE COLBY CHEESE products in sizes ranging from 6 oz. to 42 lbs. in vacuum-sealed plastic packaging. A total of 6,605 lbs. of product is affected by this recall.

The recalled cheese was manufactured with a lack of proper pasteurization. Milk that has not been properly pasteurized can carry harmful bacteria including Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella, and E. coli, which can cause serious foodborne illness.

The affected products were distributed to Maryland and Virginia. The product code is 09183.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Those who may have consumed the cheese and develop symptoms of foodborne illness such as high fever, severe headache, or stiff neck should seek medical attention immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Fresh Local , Country Corner Dairy, WHITE COLBY CHEESE, INGREDIENTS: Pasteurized Milk, Salt , Rennet, Calcium Chloride, Cheese Culture, Contains Milk. Product comes in various sizes, 6 oz. up to 42 lbs. and is in vacuum sealed plastic packaging.
Manufacturer
Country Corner Dairy, LLC
Hazard
  • improper-pasteurization
  • listeria
  • salmonella
  • e-coli

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • 09183

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MD
  • VA