CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Colby Jack Trim For Sale recalled by Biery Cheese

Biery Cheese is recalling Colby Jack Trim For Sale, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 15 Feb 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesShipped From 10/25/16-10/31/16

Quantity recalled7 bulk totes

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-1850-2017
FDA event ID: 76493
Recalling firm: Biery Cheese, Louisville, OH
Brand: Colby Jack
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Feb 2017
FDA classified: 4 Apr 2017
Reported: 12 Apr 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Other

Timeline

15 Feb 2017	Recall initiated by company
4 Apr 2017	Classified by FDA	+48 days
12 Apr 2017	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

The firm was notified by their supplier that various cheese products test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Colby Jack Trim For Sale

Where it was distributed

Product was shipped to the following states: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NJ, OH, PA & WI.

Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kentucky Massachusetts Michigan New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm was notified by their supplier that various cheese products test positive for Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Shipped From 10/25/16-10/31/16

Where was it sold?

Product was shipped to the following states: FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, NJ, OH, PA & WI.

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 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

13 other products · FDA event 76493

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Marketside Grab and Go Col Colby Set Ups recalled by Biery Cheese.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
12 Apr 2017	CLASS I	Marketside Grab and Go Col Colby Set Ups recalled by Biery CheeseMarketside Grab	Biery Cheese	Listeria	11 states
12 Apr 2017	CLASS I	Delallo Premium Sliced Hot Pepper Cheese recalled by Biery CheeseDelallo	Biery Cheese	Listeria	11 states
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12 Apr 2017	CLASS I	Marketside Grab and Go No Smoke Provolone Set Ups recalledMarketside Grab	Biery Cheese	Listeria	11 states
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12 Apr 2017	CLASS I	Marketside Grab and Go Colby Jack Set Ups recalled by Biery CheeseMarketside Grab	Biery Cheese	Listeria	11 states
12 Apr 2017	CLASS I	Marketside Grab and Go Swiss Set Ups recalled by Biery CheeseMarketside Grab	Biery Cheese	Listeria	11 states
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