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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Berkshire Blue Cheese Recall

Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk

Berkshire Cheese LLC · Great Barrington, MA

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Jun 19, 2013
Recall ID
F-1530-2013
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Summary

Berkshire Cheese recalled Berkshire Blue Cheese starting May 3, 2013. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report F-1530-2013 on Jun 19, 2013. Reason: E. Coli contamination (non pathogenic). Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

E. Coli contamination (non pathogenic)

Product description

Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 days Unit size: 2-3 Lb. wheels Wrapped in wax paper then plastic

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Batch HZ

Where it was sold

MA

What to do if you have this product

  • Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
  • If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
  • Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
  • If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number
F-1530-2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
May 3, 2013
FDA report date
Jun 19, 2013
Quantity
149 lbs
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Berkshire Cheese LLC

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1530-2013, exactly as published.

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City
Great Barrington
State
MA
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
65201
Address
20 Crissey Rd
Code information
Batch HZ
Postal code
01230-1261
Report date
Jun 19, 2013
Product type
Food
Recall number
F-1530-2013
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Berkshire Cheese LLC
Product quantity
149 lbs
Termination date
Jul 22, 2013
Reason for recall
E. Coli contamination (non pathogenic)
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
Berkshire Blue Cheese, Made from Whole Unpasteurized Cow's' Milk. Aged 60 days Unit size: 2-3 Lb. wheels Wrapped in wax paper then plastic
Distribution pattern
MA
Recall initiation date
May 3, 2013
Initial firm notification
E-Mail
Center classification date
Jun 13, 2013

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-1530-2013, published Jun 19, 2013. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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