CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

French Herb Chevre recalled by Apple Tree Goat Dairy

Apple Tree Goat Dairy is recalling Apple Tree Goat Dairy French Herb Chevre, distributed in District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 9 Sep 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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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-0711-2017
FDA event ID: 75153
Recalling firm: Apple Tree Goat Dairy, Richfield, PA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Sep 2016
FDA classified: 14 Dec 2016
Reported: 21 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Ready Meals

Timeline

9 Sep 2016	Recall initiated by company
14 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+96 days
21 Dec 2016	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

Product may be contaminated with 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

Apple Tree Goat Dairy French Herb Chevre, Net WT. 8 oz shrink wrap and 5 lb. block; Richfield, PA 17086.

Where it was distributed

DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA

District of Columbia Maryland New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Virginia

Questions about this recall

Is French Herb Chevre recalled?

Yes. Apple Tree Goat Dairy recalled French Herb Chevre on 9 Sep 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0711-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

all lots

Where was it sold?

DC, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA

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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