CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Jun 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Kerry, Cheese Blend 77, 1150020, Contains Milk And Soy recalled

Kerry Foods is recalling Kerry, Cheese Blend 77, 1150020, Contains Milk And Soy, distributed in 15 states. The recall was initiated on 1 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes0503206602

Quantity recalled40 BG

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-1482-2012
FDA event ID: 62019
Recalling firm: Kerry Foods, Beloit, WI
Brand: Kerry
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 1 Jun 2012
FDA classified: 18 Jun 2012
Reported: 27 Jun 2012
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

1 Jun 2012	Recall initiated by company
18 Jun 2012	Classified by FDA	+17 days
27 Jun 2012	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

Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are contaminated with metal fragments.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

KERRY, CHEESE BLEND 77, 1150020, CONTAINS MILK AND SOY, Item # 17980.465, Net Wt 50 Lb (22.68 Kg)

Where it was distributed

AZ, CA, MN, NV, NC, OR, IL, IN, MO, NE, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI. CANADA, CHILE

Arizona California Illinois Indiana Minnesota Missouri North Carolina Nebraska Nevada Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Kerry, Cheese Blend 77, 1150020, Contains Milk And Soy recalled?

Yes. Kerry Foods recalled Kerry, Cheese Blend 77, 1150020, Contains Milk And Soy on 1 Jun 2012. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1482-2012.

Why was it recalled?

Kerry has decided to voluntarily recall its lactic acid containing products because they are contaminated with metal fragments.

Which lots are affected?

0503206602

Where was it sold?

AZ, CA, MN, NV, NC, OR, IL, IN, MO, NE, OH, PA, TN, TX, WI. CANADA, CHILE

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 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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