Monastery Washed Rind Cheese (Saxon Cheese) – E. coli contamination (2014)
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
Saxon Creamery Greenfields Monastery Washed Rind Wisconsin Handcrafted Cheese, 7 lb wheel. Ingredients: Pasteurized Cow's Milk, culture, salt, enzymes, contains milk. Keep Refrigerated.
Brand
Saxon Cheese, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
259010114
Products Sold
259010114
Saxon Cheese, LLC is recalling Saxon Creamery Greenfields Monastery Washed Rind Wisconsin Handcrafted Cheese, 7 lb wheel. Ingredien due to Saxon Cheese LLC is recalling one lot of GreenFields Monastery Washed Rind Wisconsin handcrafted Cheese because product tested positive for E.coli.. 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
Saxon Cheese LLC is recalling one lot of GreenFields Monastery Washed Rind Wisconsin handcrafted Cheese because product tested positive for E.coli.
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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