Hickory Knoll Farms cheeses are being recalled because they may have been manufactured and held under insanitary conditions due to inadequate pasteurization or antibiotic testing, according to the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD). No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery is located at 2655 Gould Road in Onondaga, Michigan.
All products should be labeled with the name Hickory Knoll Farms, and based on information collected during inspection, the products were probably sold directly from the facility or at farmers markets throughout Michigan, including, but not limited to:
Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery at 2655 Gould Road in Onondaga
Allen Farmers Market in Lansing
Meridian Township Farmers Market in Okemos
Fulton Street Farmers Market in Grand Rapids
The recalled products include, but are not limited to, all lot codes of:
Goat Milk Cheeses
Chevre (Plain, Sundried Tomato Basil Garlic, Rio Grande, Blueberry Almond, or Garlic Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts)
Feta
Charbonnel (Tomme)
Cheddar
Cabra Borracho (Drunken Goat)
Quixote (Manchego)
Rhymney (Caerphilly)
Cow Milk Cheeses
Cheese Curds (Plain, Sundried Tomato Basil Garlic, or Garlic Dill)
Fresh Mozzarella
Lounell (Tomme)
Lounell al Vino (Wine Soaked)
Harmony (Beer Soaked)
Marie (Camembert Style)
White Cheddar Cheese
White Cheddar Cheese with Sundried Tomato Basil Garlic
Poitou (Raclette)
LeaMin (Gruyere)
Kronberg (Appenzeller)
Raw Milk Asiago
Gouda
Pepper Jack
Parmesan
The recall notice stated that the recall of these Hickory Knoll Cheeses was issued because consuming food that is not fully pasteurized or adequately tested for antibiotics can pose a “significant health risk,” especially to the elderly, the young, anyone who is allergic to certain antibiotics, or who is immunocompromised.
If you bought any of these cheeses, do not eat them. You can throw them away in a secure garbage can, or you can take them back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
