Gouda Cheese (Smith's Farmstead) – E. Coli contamination (2015)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda, Packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheel in saran wrap. 5 lb. Half wheels wrapped in shrink pack packaging.
Brand
Smith's Country Cheese, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number: 1469
Products Sold
Lot Number: 1469
Smith's Country Cheese, Inc. is recalling Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gou due to Contaminated with non pathogenic 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
Contaminated with non pathogenic 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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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
GA, MA, NH
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026