CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Aug 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese package recalled
The Idaho Foodbank is recalling Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese package. The recall was initiated on 14 Jul 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-3388-2017
- FDA event ID
- 77804
- Recalling firm
- The Idaho Foodbank, Boise, ID
- Brand
- Bongards Creameries
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Jul 2017
- FDA classified
- 17 Aug 2017
- Reported
- 23 Aug 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 14 Jul 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 17 Aug 2017 | Classified by FDA | +34 days |
| 23 Aug 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese was recalled because it was not continuously maintained or stored at the required temperature due to a malfunction in the cooler.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese, 32 oz. package.
Where it was distributed
distributed in (Southwest and North Central) ID.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Bongards Creameries Pasteurized Process American Cheese was recalled because it was not continuously maintained or stored at the required temperature due to a malfunction in the cooler.
Which lots are affected?
unknown.
Where was it sold?
distributed in (Southwest and North Central) ID.
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
3 other products · FDA event 77804This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Signature Caf¿ Broccoli & Cheesy Cheddar Soup recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Signature Caf¿ Broccoli & Cheesy Cheddar Soup recalledSignature Caf | The Idaho Foodbank | Temperature Abuse | ID | |
| CLASS II | Oakdell, Medium Eggs (in shell) grade AA recalled by The Idaho FoodbankOakdell | The Idaho Foodbank | Temperature Abuse | ID | |
| CLASS II | Coconut Beverage, So Delicious recalled by The Idaho Foodbank | The Idaho Foodbank | Temperature Abuse | ID |
More recalls from The Idaho Foodbank
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Coconut Beverage, So Delicious recalled by The Idaho Foodbank | The Idaho Foodbank | Temperature Abuse | ID |
| Food | CLASS II | Oakdell, Medium Eggs (in shell) grade AA recalled by The Idaho FoodbankOakdell | The Idaho Foodbank | Temperature Abuse | ID |
| Food | CLASS II | Signature Caf¿ Broccoli & Cheesy Cheddar Soup recalledSignature Caf | The Idaho Foodbank | Temperature Abuse | ID |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | ANNOUNCED | Whole Foods Market Cheese recalledWhole Foods Market | Whole Foods Market | Undeclared Egg | 7 states |
| Food | CLASS I | Organic Cheddar Type Seasoning recalled by Savor Seasonings | Savor Seasonings | Undeclared Milk | OH |
| Food | CLASS I | Frankie's Organic Plant-Based Puffs Vegan Cheddar recalledFrankie's | Marina Del Rey Foods | Undeclared Milk | 4 states |
| Food | CLASS I | LLP, sharp cheese variety (Cheddar, Yummy Cheddar recalledClover Hill | Clover Hill Dairy | Listeria | MD, NY, VA |
| Food | CLASS I | Requeson, bulk product from Clover Hill Dairy packed into recalledRequeson | La Colonia Foods | Listeria | MD, VA |