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Tillamook County Creamery Association recalls Tillamook Colby Jack/Monterey Jack Cheese Slices: foreign object

July 3, 2024 · Tillamook County Creamery Association Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallPlastic material. The piece of plastic material was detected in a 40lb. cheese block and smaller fragments of the plastic material may be found in the cheese slices.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Tillamook County Creamery Association
Location
Tillamook, OR
Reported by FDA
July 3, 2024
Recall started
May 30, 2024
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Dairy and eggs
Reason type
Foreign material

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Tillamook Colby Jack/Monterey Jack Cheese Slices, item # 651195, net wt. 32oz, total 42 slices per package, refrigerated, packaged in flexible plastic film, retail package UPC 0 72830 00721 4. Case Item #82721, 12/2lb (32oz) packages per case. Case UPC 0 00 72830 82721 8. Tillamook County Creamery Association, Tillamook, OR.
    Quantity: 1149 cases
    Codes: Best If Used By OCT 22 2024

Where it was distributed

Distributed in WA and UT.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Tillamook County Creamery Association recalled 1 product, including Tillamook Colby Jack/Monterey Jack Cheese Slices, item # 651195, net wt. 32oz, total 42 slices per package, refrigerated, packaged in….

Why was it recalled?

Plastic material. The piece of plastic material was detected in a 40lb. cheese block and smaller fragments of the plastic material may be found in the cheese slices.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed in WA and UT.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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