CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Dec 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Artisan Cheese in Partial Wheels of Cheese recalled by Tomales Bay Foods

Tomales Bay Foods is recalling Artisan Cheese in Partial Wheels of Cheese, from cheese makers in US (VA, VT, Ca, WI, OR, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Jul 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll product cut and wrapped on July 24 and 25, 2012.

Quantity recalled562.74 pounds original recall, 101.1 pounds of Pondhopper and 31.41 pounds of Big Woods Blue

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-1985-2012
FDA event ID: 62710
Recalling firm: Tomales Bay Foods, Petaluma, CA
Brand: Artisan
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Jul 2012
FDA classified: 4 Dec 2012
Reported: 12 Dec 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

28 Jul 2012	Recall initiated by company
4 Dec 2012	Classified by FDA	+129 days
12 Dec 2012	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Firm received a positive environmental for Listeria Monocytogenes from their internal testing samples.

Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.

Product as listed by the FDA

Tomales Bay Foods brand Artisan Cheese in PARTIAL WHEELS of Cheese, from cheese makers in US (VA, VT, Ca, WI, OR, WA and UT) and Ireland, Italy, Switzerland, France, Holland and Greece. Varieties include Appalachian, Coolea, Cabot clothbound Cheddar, Big Rock Blue, Goat Gouda, Holey Cow, Big Woods Blue, Fiore Sardo,, Valdeon, Pecorino Romano, Sottocenere, Capriago, Capricious, Cave Aged Gruyere, Cave Aged Marisa, Fenacho, Pondhopper, Comte, L'Amuse Signature Gouda, Dante Waxed Rind, Dry Jack Special Reserve, Mezzo Secco, Extra Mature Bandage Cheddar, San Joaquin Gold, Flagship Reserve Truckle, Fontina Vallet Pietro, Grana Padano, Parmigiano Reggiano Organic, Taleggio Organic, Comte Reserve Ete, Loma Alta, Mt. Viko Barrel Aged Feta, Pepato, San Andreas Bellwether Farms, Reading, Tarentaise, Seahive, St. George, Toma and Wagon Wheel. Cheese is cut per order and wrapped in cheese paper and marked with a magic marker indicating the type of cheese, poundage and pack date as well as a Tomales Bay Foods label. There are no code numbers or expiration dates marked on the product.

Where it was distributed

Part One: CA, VA, VT, WI, OR, UT and Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, Holland, Greece. Part Two: Dates of Distribution: 6/2512 - 7/27/12 Pattern: CA, NC, FL

California Florida North Carolina Oregon Utah Virginia Vermont Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm received a positive environmental for Listeria Monocytogenes from their internal testing samples.

Which lots are affected?

All product cut and wrapped on July 24 and 25, 2012.

Where was it sold?

Part One: CA, VA, VT, WI, OR, UT and Italy, Spain, Switzerland, France, Holland, Greece. Part Two: Dates of Distribution: 6/2512 - 7/27/12 Pattern: CA, NC, FL

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 62710

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
12 Dec 2012	CLASS I	Shepherd's Way Big Woods Blue cut wrapped recalled by Tomales Bay FoodsShepherd's Way	Tomales Bay Foods	Listeria	8 states
12 Dec 2012	CLASS I	Tumulo Farms, Pondhopper Cheese recalled by Tomales Bay FoodsTumulo	Tomales Bay Foods	Listeria	8 states

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