Consider Bardwell Farm LLC of West Pawlet, Vermont is recalling three cheeses: Slyboro, Dorset, and Experience, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall. The cheese were distributed used in California, Massachusetts, New York, Texas, and Vermont. You can see pictures of the cheeses and product labels at the FDA web site.
All product codes of these cheeses are being recalled. The recalled products include Slyboro cheese, in a 2 pound wheel. There are 2 units per case. The case dimensions are 12″ x 6″ x 4″, and the gross case weight is 4 pounds. There are 24 pallet boxes per layer, and 12 tiers in each pallet. There are 288 cases per pallet.
Also recalled is Dorset Cheese, sold in 2.5 pound wheels. There are 4 units per case, and each case is 8″ x 8″ x 10″. The gross case weight is 10 pounds. There are 30 pallet boxes per layer, and 8 pallet tiers. There are 240 cases per pallet. Finally, Experience cheese is recalled. It is sold in three quarters pound square unit size. There are 8 units per case, the case dimension are 12″ x 6″ x 4″, and the gross case weight is 4 pounds. There are 24 pallet boxes per layer, and 12 pallet tiers. There are 288 cases per pallet.
This is a voluntary and precautionary recall initiated by Consider Bardwell Farm. The contamination was discovered by routine testing of finished products and the manufacturing environment.
If you purchased any of these products (the Dorset cheese was sold at some Whole Foods Market stores in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island), do not eat them. Throw them away in a sealed container, or take them back to the place of purchase for a refund.
Clean out your fridge with a mild bleach solution after you discard the cheese. Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures.
If you ate any of these cheeses, monitor your health for the symptoms of listeriosis. If you do feel sick, especially if you are pregnant, see your doctor and tell her about this recall.
