Staph Contamination Prompts Cheese Recall
Posted on January 31, 2008
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High levels of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria have been discovered in cheese from Grassy Meadows dairy of Howe, Indiana during routine inspections. Consumers in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are being advised by Indiana state officials to avoid consumption of Grassy Meadows cheese purchased before Wednesday, January 30, 2008.
The contaminated cheeses were made from raw milk, and were sold in several retail health food stores in Indiana, as well as directly from the Grassy Meadows dairy. The recalled cheeses were sold in blocks or wedges, and include the following:
• Colby (lots 210317 and 19177)
• Jalapeno natural cheese (lots 2617, 21017 and 11017)
• “Homemade” cheese (lots 19267 and 19227)
• Monterey Jack (lots 18207 and 2937)
• Garlic pepper cheese (lot 19147)
No illnesses related to the contaminated cheese have been reported.
Products should be returned to the place of purchase.
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