Chevre-Style Cheese (Tumalo Farms) – Improper Pasteurization (2013)
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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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
A soft chevre-style cheese. Label reads in part, "*** TUMALO FARMS Artisan Cheeses of Central Oregon Chevita This fresh and mild, soft, white cheese has a great tangy finish www.tumalofarms.com *** Ingredients . Pasteurized Goats' Milk, Culture, Rennet and Salt."
Brand
Tumalo Farms LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
which is the same as the ship date. there are 2 born on dates - 1/10/13 and 1/24/13
Products Sold
Product is coded with a "born on date" and weight (individual cheese packages are different weight. The product also has a packaged date, which is the same as the ship date. there are 2 born on dates - 1/10/13 and 1/24/13
Tumalo Farms LLC is recalling A soft chevre-style cheese. Label reads in part, "*** TUMALO FARMS Artisan Cheeses of Central Orego due to Improperly pasteurized.. 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
Improperly 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.
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
OR, WA
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026