The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1085-2022·Announced 2022-06-01

Wegmans Fresh Goat Cheese Recalled for Cheesecloth Contamination

Wegmans Brand Fresh Goat Cheese (Classic Chevre with Cranberries) is being recalled because pieces of cheesecloth may be present on the exterior surface. The product was distributed in New York.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is a Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard consists of cheesecloth pieces on the exterior surface, representing low-risk contamination. The absence of reported hospitalization or injury and the minor nature of the exterior defect warrant a Moderate rating per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Brand Fresh Goat Cheese, Classic Chevre with Cranberries (5.5 lb packages) is being recalled because pieces of cheesecloth may be present on the exterior surface of the product.

The recalled product may have foreign objects (pieces of cheesecloth) on the exterior surface. This recall was initiated by the manufacturer, Old Chatham Sheepherding Creamery, LLC.

The recalled product was distributed in New York. Affected product carries UPC 2-77496-00000 with lot numbers 22122, 22132, 22151, 22152, and 22192, with best-by dates ranging from May 18, 2022 to September 8, 2022. A total of 960 wheels were recalled.

Consumers who purchased this product should check the lot number and best-by date on their package against the recall information to determine if their product is affected.

The recalled product

Product
Wegmans Brand Fresh Goat Cheese, Classic Chevre, with Cranberries, 5.5lb; packaged in Cryovac Bags
Manufacturer
Old Chatham Sheepherding Creamery, LLC
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • foreign-object

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • NY

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