Out of an abundance of caution and with an emphasis on its customers’ wellness and safety, Guggisberg Cheese Inc. is recalling various types of Colby type cheeses and sizes due to a potential contamination of Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, a Listeria monocytogenes infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The affected products were manufactured both by Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. and by Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC under the Guggisberg label. No illnesses have been reported to date.
Products affected are:
| Product | Size (May be purchased at the deli counter in custom size) |
UPC | Use By Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guggisberg Cheddar Horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Colby Horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Farmer’s Cheese horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Garden Vegetable Horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Marble Horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Marble Longhorn | 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Pepper Jack Horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Thunder Jack Horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg exact Marble Mini Rounds | 12/12 oz. | UPC BAR CODE# 710917 361018 | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg exact Colby Mini Rounds | 12/12 oz. | UPC BAR CODE# 710917 361025 | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg exact Pepper Jack Mini Rounds | 12/12 oz | UPC BAR CODE# 710917 361032 | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
| Guggisberg Cheese with Yogurt cultures deli horns | 20/1lb, 2/6lb & 2/15lb | Sliced at deli counter no UPC and chunked with no bar code | June 01,2017 – Oct. 27,2017 |
The products were manufactured between September 1, 2016 and January 27, 2017. These products were packaged in clear plastic and sold primarily in retail stores at deli counters and deli cases located in the States of: Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Illinois, and West Virginia.
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or they may discard the product. Consumers with questions may contact Ursula Bennett (customer service) at 330-893-2500 Monday – Wednesday & Friday 8:00am to 4:00 pm EST.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Guggisberg Cheese, Inc. is committed to food safety and providing our customers with the highest quality products. This voluntary recall is being conducted out of an abundance precaution for consumer safety.