Cheese (Andante Dairy) – pathogen contamination (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Multiple lots of cheese produced by Andante Dairy, Petaluma, CA; Sold in 5 oz to 8 oz sizes with no code date or variety information on packaged. Varieties include: Largo, a triple-creme cow's milk, and Picolo, a triple-creme cow's milk. Also made with cow's milk: Pianoforte, Nocturne. Goat's milk cheese varieties: Acapella, Impromptu, Pastoral, Fresh Goat and Crottin, Minuet, a triple-creme goat's milk variety. Mixed Milk cheese varieties: Rondo, Metronome, Melange. Other varieties incl
Brand
Andante Dairy
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
No code information
Products Sold
No code information
Andante Dairy is recalling Multiple lots of cheese produced by Andante Dairy, Petaluma, CA; Sold in 5 oz to 8 oz sizes with no due to Lack of proper pasteurization could have allowed dangerous pathogens to survive in multiple lots of cheese.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lack of proper pasteurization could have allowed dangerous pathogens to survive in multiple lots of cheese.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
CA, NY, OH
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026