CLASS I Food recall · Reported 10 Aug 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Cherokee Rose Hand Made cheese recalled by Nature's Harmony
Nature's Harmony is recalling Cherokee Rose Hand Made cheese, distributed in Georgia. The recall was initiated on 21 Jun 2016 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-1857-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74531
- Recalling firm
- Nature's Harmony, Elberton, GA
- Brand
- Cherokee Rose
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Jun 2016
- FDA classified
- 1 Aug 2016
- Reported
- 10 Aug 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Salmonella
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 21 Jun 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 Aug 2016 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 10 Aug 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +9 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Product was distributed to food service established only.
Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.
Product as listed by the FDA
Cherokee Rose Hand Made cheese, Produced by Natures Harmony in Berton, GA 30635.
Where it was distributed
GA
Questions about this recall
Is Cherokee Rose Hand Made cheese recalled?
Yes. Nature's Harmony recalled Cherokee Rose Hand Made cheese on 21 Jun 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1857-2016.
Why was it recalled?
Product was found to be contaminated with Salmonella. Product was distributed to food service established only.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number: 022916.
Where was it sold?
GA
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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