Keswick Creamery of Newburgh, PA is recalling certain cheeses because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
This recall is the result of a routine sampling program conducted by the FDA for
cheese at Dupont Circle Freshfarm Market in Washington, D.C., Maryland Distribution at Takoma Park Farmers Market in Takoma Park, Smith Meadows Farm Store in Berryville, Virginia, Oylers Organic Farms and Market in Biglerville, Pennsylvania, and Talking Breads Farm Store in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.
Cheese is labeled Keswick Creamery with the name of the cheese on the label.
recalled product:
- 4 oz to 12 oz packages of Calverly Cheese, price and weight marked in red, black or purple ink
- Vulkwin’s Folly Cheese 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight are marked in red, black, or purple ink
- Havarti cheese in 4 oz t o 12 oz package, price and weight in red, Black or Purple Ink
- Vermeer Cheese Labels in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, Price and Weight Labels in Red, Black or Purple ink
- Kangaroo Cheese 4 oz to 12 oz packages with price and weight indicated in red, black or purple ink
- Cider-washed Tommy Cheese in 4 oz to 12 oz packages, price and weight marked in red, black or purple ink
- 4 oz to 12 oz packages Feta cheese, price and weight marked in red, black or purple ink
- Whole Cream Ricotta, 8 oz and 16 oz clear deli container, expiration date 7/18/22, 7/25/22, 8/1/22, 8/8/22, 8/18/22
- Bovre Cheese (Original, Oregano & Garlic, Provencal Herbs, Cranberries & Honey), 8 oz Clear Deli Container, Expiry 7/25/22, 8/1/22, 8/8/ 22, 8/22/22
Quark Cheese (plain, dill and onion), 8 oz and 16 oz clear deli containers, 22 years 7/7, 8/4/22, 8/25/22
As of the time of this recall, No disease has been reported.
Consumers who purchased any of the listed cheeses from Carrock Farm, LLC’s Keswick Creamery are urged to discard the product.
About Listeria Infection
Food contaminated with L. monocytogenes does not look or smell spoiled, but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and develops symptoms of listeria infection should seek medical attention and inform their doctor of possible listeria exposure.
In addition, anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products should self-monitor as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to listeria to develop symptoms of listeriosis.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infection, which can mimic other diseases.
Populations such as pregnant women, the elderly, young children and cancer patients with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable to serious illness, life-threatening infections and other complications. While infected pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infection can lead to premature birth, infection of the newborn, and even stillbirth.
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