CLASS III Food recall · Reported 9 Mar 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gouda Cheese packaged under the names recalled by Smith's Country Cheese
Smith's Country Cheese is recalling Gouda Cheese packaged under the names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain, distributed in Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire. The recall was initiated on 24 Nov 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-0692-2016
- FDA event ID
- 72736
- Recalling firm
- Smith's Country Cheese, Winchendon, MA
- Brand
- Gouda
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Nov 2015
- FDA classified
- 29 Feb 2016
- Reported
- 9 Mar 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 24 Nov 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 29 Feb 2016 | Classified by FDA | +97 days |
| 9 Mar 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
Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the FDA
Gouda Cheese packaged under the brand names: Smith's Farmstead Gouda and Jansal Valley Mountain Gouda, Packaged in 11 lb. waxed wheel in saran wrap. 5 lb. Half wheels wrapped in shrink pack packaging.
Where it was distributed
GA. NH, MA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Contaminated with non pathogenic E. Coli
Which lots are affected?
Lot Number: 1469
Where was it sold?
GA. NH, MA
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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
8 other products · FDA event 72736| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS III | Gouda with Herb Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH | |
| CLASS III | Gouda with Onion and Chive Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH | |
| CLASS III | Gouda Spread Garlic recalled by Smith's Country CheeseGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH | |
| CLASS III | Creamy Gouda Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseCreamy Gouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH | |
| CLASS III | Creamy Gouda with Wine Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseCreamy Gouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH | |
| CLASS III | Gouda with Bacon Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH | |
| CLASS III | Gouda with Horseradish Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH | |
| CLASS III | Gouda with Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread recalledGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH |
More recalls from Smith's Country Cheese
All 10| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Gouda with Sundried Tomato & Basil Spread recalledGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH |
| Food | CLASS III | Gouda with Horseradish Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH |
| Food | CLASS III | Gouda with Bacon Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseGouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH |
| Food | CLASS III | Creamy Gouda with Wine Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseCreamy Gouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH |
| Food | CLASS III | Creamy Gouda Spread recalled by Smith's Country CheeseCreamy Gouda | Smith's Country Cheese | E. coli | GA, MA, NH |
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