CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
"Dirt Lover" sheep's milk cheese recalled by Green Dirt Farm
Green Dirt Farm is recalling "Dirt Lover" sheep's milk cheese, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 23 Nov 2016 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-0623-2017
- FDA event ID
- 75801
- Recalling firm
- Green Dirt Farm, Weston, MO
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 23 Nov 2016
- FDA classified
- 8 Dec 2016
- Reported
- 14 Dec 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Other Bacterial Contamination
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 23 Nov 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Dec 2016 | Classified by FDA | +15 days |
| 14 Dec 2016 | 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
Product is contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus exceeding action limit of 10,000 cfu/g.
Product as listed by the FDA
Green Dirt Farm "Dirt Lover" sheep's milk cheese packaged in cases of 8, 4-6 oz.. units, sold by case weight. Made by Green Dirt Farm, LLC, Weston, MO 64098.
Where it was distributed
Product was distributed nationwide through internet sales and other retail locations via distributor.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product is contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus exceeding action limit of 10,000 cfu/g.
Which lots are affected?
lot 3316312, exp. date 2/6/2017
Where was it sold?
Product was distributed nationwide through internet sales and other retail locations via distributor.
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
1 other product · FDA event 75801| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | "Ruby" blended milk cheese recalled by Green Dirt Farm | Green Dirt Farm | Other Bacterial Contamination | Nationwide |
More recalls from Green Dirt Farm
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | "Ruby" blended milk cheese recalled by Green Dirt Farm | Green Dirt Farm | Other Bacterial Contamination | Nationwide |
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