KENTON'S CHEESE CO. Bianco A soft Brie-Style cheese Aged at least 60 days, Ne...
FDA Recall #F-1716-2013 — Class III — June 5, 2013
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | F-1716-2013 |
| Date Initiated | June 5, 2013 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Type | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Product Type | Food |
Recalling Firm
| Firm | Kenton Burr |
| Location | Trumansburg, NY |
Product Description
KENTON'S CHEESE CO. Bianco A soft Brie-Style cheese Aged at least 60 days, Net Wt. 8 oz wheel. Distributed by Kenton's Cheese Company 5939 Burr Rd. Trumansburg, NY 14886.
Reason for Recall
Kenton's Cheese Co. is recalling Bianco A Soft Brie-Style Cheese due to E.coli contamination. Consumers who have purchased Bianco-Brie from Kenton's Cheese Co. between May 9, 2013 and May 19, 2013 listed with Batch number 13064, are urged to return the product to Kenton's Cheese Co. 5939 Burr Road Trumansburg, NY 14886. Questions may be directed to Kenton Burr (607) 592-0746 or via e-mail [email protected]. A full refund will be provided by Kenton's Cheese Co.
Classification
Class III — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Distribution Pattern
New York State (Fingerlakes region)
Product Quantity
200 wheels
Product Codes / Lot Numbers
Batch: 13064
What Should You Do?
Stop consuming this product immediately. Check your home for the recalled item and dispose of it safely. If you experienced a health issue after consuming this product, contact your doctor and report it to the FDA MedWatch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop consuming the product immediately and do not donate or give it to others. Check the recall notice above for specific disposal or return instructions. Many food recalls ask you to throw the product away and retain the packaging for a possible refund from the retailer. If you purchased it online, check your order history — some retailers send recall notifications directly to customers. You do not need a receipt to report an issue or seek a refund; the fact of purchase is typically sufficient.
Certain strains — particularly E. coli O157:H7 and other Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) — can cause severe illness. Symptoms typically begin 3 to 4 days after exposure and include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Most people recover within 5 to 7 days. However, about 5 to 10% of those with STEC infection develop Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a type of kidney failure that can be life-threatening, especially in children under 5 and the elderly. Seek medical attention if you develop bloody diarrhea or symptoms worsen significantly after a few days.
Report foodborne illnesses and adverse food reactions to the FDA through the MedWatch Safety Reporting Portal at FDA.gov, or by calling 1-800-332-1088. You can also report issues directly to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal at SafetyReporting.hhs.gov. If you believe there is an immediate public health risk, contact your local health department. Your report helps the FDA identify contamination patterns, initiate recalls faster, and protect other consumers from the same hazard. Include as much detail as possible: the product name, lot code, purchase date and location, and a description of your symptoms or findings.
The FDA assigns a status to each recall action throughout its lifecycle. "Ongoing" means the recall is active — the firm is still working to remove the product from commerce and notify consumers. "Completed" means the recall strategy has been implemented and the FDA has determined that the recalling firm has taken all appropriate steps to remove the product. "Terminated" means the FDA has reviewed the results and concluded the recall is complete. Even if a recall is marked as completed or terminated, you should still discard any recalled products you find at home — the recall status refers to the firm's compliance actions, not the safety of product still in consumers' possession.