CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Nov 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Kentucky Rose, blue cheese Sizes could be packages packages recalled
Kennys Farmhouse Cheese is recalling Kentucky Rose, blue cheese Sizes could be packages packages, or wheel Packaging could be, distributed in Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia. The recall was initiated on 2 Oct 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0691-2013
- FDA event ID
- 63478
- Recalling firm
- Kennys Farmhouse Cheese, Austin, KY
- Brand
- Kentucky Rose
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 2 Oct 2012
- FDA classified
- 14 Nov 2012
- Reported
- 21 Nov 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 2 Oct 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Nov 2012 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 21 Nov 2012 | 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
Due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
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
Kentucky Rose, blue cheese Sizes could be 8oz packages, 1.5lbs packages, 3.5lbs packages, 7lbs packages, or 15lb wheel Packaging could be vacuum packed bags, paper wrap, or plastic wrap
Where it was distributed
KY, TN, FL, IL, VA, OH
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Which lots are affected?
Kentucky Rose, blue cheese Lot #120531
Where was it sold?
KY, TN, FL, IL, VA, OH
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
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| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS I | Awe Brie Sizes could be packages packages recalledAwe Brie | Kennys Farmhouse Cheese | Listeria | 6 states | |
| CLASS I | Kentucky Blue, bleu cheese Sizes could be packages packages recalledKentucky | Kennys Farmhouse Cheese | Listeria | 6 states | |
| CLASS I | Tomme de Nena Sizes could be packages packages recalledTomme | Kennys Farmhouse Cheese | Listeria | 6 states |
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