Colby Jack Cheese (Hilmar) – Foreign Material (2019)
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
Colby Jack Cheese in 40 pound and 640 pound blocks
Brand
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Batch Numbers: 1001914861, 1001914934, 1001914935, 1001914936, 1001914937, 1001914938, 1001914939, 1001914940, 1001914941, 1001914942, 1001914943, 1001914944, 1001914945, 1001914946, 1001914947, 1001914948, 1001914949, 1001914950, 1001914951, 1001914952, 1001914855
Products Sold
Batch Numbers: 1001914861, 1001914934, 1001914935, 1001914936, 1001914937, 1001914938, 1001914939, 1001914940, 1001914941, 1001914942, 1001914943, 1001914944, 1001914945, 1001914946, 1001914947, 1001914948, 1001914949, 1001914950, 1001914951, 1001914952, 1001914855
Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. is recalling Colby Jack Cheese in 40 pound and 640 pound blocks due to Foreign material in 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
Foreign material in 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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
MN, MO, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026