CLASS I Food recall · Reported 5 Mar 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Habanero Cilantro Lime Cashew Cheese recalled by The Cultured Kitchen

The Cultured Kitchen is recalling Habanero Cilantro Lime Cashew Cheese, distributed in California, Nevada. The recall was initiated on 31 Dec 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll expiry dates up to and including 4/19/2014.

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-1545-2014
FDA event ID: 67198
Recalling firm: The Cultured Kitchen, West Sacramento, CA
Brand: Habanero Cilantro
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 31 Dec 2013
FDA classified: 21 Feb 2014
Reported: 5 Mar 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Press Release
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

31 Dec 2013	Recall initiated by company
21 Feb 2014	Classified by FDA	+52 days
5 Mar 2014	Published in enforcement report	+12 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Six varieties of Cashew Cheese with an expiry date up to and including 4/19/2014 are being recalled due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.

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

The Cultured Kitchen Habanero Cilantro Lime Cashew Cheese; Processed raw at low temperatures to preserve minerals, enzymes and nutrients. Wheat, dairy, soy and gluten free. This product contains live active cultures Keep Refrigerated 8 oz., (226.8 grams) Plastic container UPC 794504922813 Produced by: The Cultured Kitchen LLC Sacramento, CA.

Where it was distributed

Northern CA. Reno, NV.

California Nevada

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Six varieties of Cashew Cheese with an expiry date up to and including 4/19/2014 are being recalled due to the potential for Salmonella contamination.

Which lots are affected?

All expiry dates up to and including 4/19/2014.

Where was it sold?

Northern CA. Reno, NV.

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

5 other products · FDA event 67198

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Pesto or Basil Pesto Cashew Cheese recalled by The Cultured Kitchen.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
5 Mar 2014	CLASS I	Pesto or Basil Pesto Cashew Cheese recalled by The Cultured KitchenPesto	The Cultured Kitchen	Salmonella	CA, NV
5 Mar 2014	CLASS I	Smoked Cheddar Cashew Cheese recalled by The Cultured Kitchen	The Cultured Kitchen	Salmonella	CA, NV
5 Mar 2014	CLASS I	White Cheddar Cashew Cheese recalled by The Cultured Kitchen	The Cultured Kitchen	Salmonella	CA, NV
5 Mar 2014	CLASS I	Pepper Jack Cashew Cheese recalled by The Cultured Kitchen	The Cultured Kitchen	Salmonella	CA, NV
5 Mar 2014	CLASS I	Herb Cashew Cheese recalled by The Cultured KitchenHerb	The Cultured Kitchen	Salmonella	CA, NV

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