Applewood Smoked Gouda (Great Midwest) – Listeria 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
Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese, approximately 6 lbs, keep refrigerated
Brand
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Great Midweest: SELL BY MAY 22 17 G7/1 00:00 Case Lot ID: 6061123038, 6061122067, 6061123044, 6061122035, 6061123070
Products Sold
Great Midweest: SELL BY MAY 22 17 G7/1 00:00 Case Lot ID: 6061123038, 6061122067, 6061123044, 6061122035, 6061123070
Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is recalling Great Midwest Applewood Smoked Gouda Cheese, approximately 6 lbs, keep refrigerated due to Certain Gouda Cheese products are being recalled after Saputo was notified by their supplier that the cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocyt. 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
Certain Gouda Cheese products are being recalled after Saputo was notified by their supplier that the cheese may be contaminated with 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
CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, MN, MO, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TX, WI, WY
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026