Pepper Jack Cheese (MDS Foods) – Listeria cross-contamination (2017)
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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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Pepper Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) Troyer Pepper Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 10840, 8 oz, UPC 49646936106 (b) Troyer Pepper Jack EW Full Moon, Item 10841, 8 oz, UPC 49646936069
Brand
MDS Foods Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Lot Numbers: (a) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017 (b) Best if used by: 02/28/2017 through 08/14/2017
MDS Foods Inc is recalling Pepper Jack Cheese packaged as: (a) Troyer Pepper Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 10840, 8 oz, UPC 496469 due to Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. 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
Potential cross contamination from a of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture which tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
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
FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026