Pepper Jack Cubed Cheese (Kuster's) - potential contamination (2016)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
A New Dairy PepperJack 3/4" Cubed Cheese, 5 lb. packages packed in plastic bags, keep refrigerated
Brand
Kuster's Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 27816
Products Sold
Lot 27816
Kuster's Inc. is recalling A New Dairy PepperJack 3/4" Cubed Cheese, 5 lb. packages packed in plastic bags, keep refrigerated due to Kuster's, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its shredded, sliced and cubed cheese following a supplier's recall of cheese due to the potential for the che. 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
Kuster's, Inc. is voluntarily recalling its shredded, sliced and cubed cheese following a supplier's recall of cheese due to the potential for the cheese to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes or inadequately pasteurized.
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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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
IL, IN, MI, OH, PA, SD
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026