CLASS I Food recall · Reported 28 Oct 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
California Cheese recalled by Karoun Dairies
Karoun Dairies is recalling California Cheese, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 16 Sep 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0068-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72213
- Recalling firm
- Karoun Dairies, San Fernando, CA
- Brand
- California
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 16 Sep 2015
- FDA classified
- 21 Oct 2015
- Reported
- 28 Oct 2015
- 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
| 16 Sep 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 21 Oct 2015 | Classified by FDA | +35 days |
| 28 Oct 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Karoun Dairies is recalling all cheese manufactured from an identified manufacturer due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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
California Cheese 3 lb, 25 lb UPC Codes: 7 96252 90030 3 Product is packaged in plastic pails.
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to the following; Canada and Malaysia
Questions about this recall
Is California Cheese recalled?
Yes. Karoun Dairies recalled California Cheese on 16 Sep 2015. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0068-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Karoun Dairies is recalling all cheese manufactured from an identified manufacturer due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Use by dates up to: 1/5/2016
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution nationwide. Foreign distribution to the following; Canada and Malaysia
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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