CLASS II Food recall · Reported 5 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Luqman Cheese, White Colby recalled by Cumberland Valley Creamery

Cumberland Valley Creamery is recalling Luqman Cheese, White Colby, distributed in Maryland, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 7 Jun 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesAll lots, all codes.

Quantity recalledapprox. 1972

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-1746-2017
FDA event ID: 75202
Recalling firm: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA
Brand: Luqman
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 Jun 2016
FDA classified: 27 Mar 2017
Reported: 5 Apr 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: E. coli
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

7 Jun 2016	Recall initiated by company
27 Mar 2017	Classified by FDA	+293 days
5 Apr 2017	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

Multiple laboratory analysis found multiple instances where various cheeses exceed allowed limits of generic 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

Luqman Cheese, White Colby, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA

Where it was distributed

MD, PA

Maryland Pennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Multiple laboratory analysis found multiple instances where various cheeses exceed allowed limits of generic E. coli.

Which lots are affected?

All lots, all codes.

Where was it sold?

MD, PA

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 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

28 other products · FDA event 75202

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Luqman Cheese, White Cheddar recalled by Cumberland Valley Creamery.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, White Cheddar recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Udder Delight, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryUdder Delight	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Feta, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryFeta	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Yellow Cheddar recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead, American Cheese recalledDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Gouda, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryGouda	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Mineiro, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryMineiro	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Jalapeno Jack recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Havarti Caraway, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryHavarti Caraway	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Garlic Cheese Curds, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryGarlic	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Buffalo Colby recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Cheddar, all varieties unlabeled for repacking and relabeling recalled	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Monterey Jack various, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryMonterey Jack	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Sharp Cheddar recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Colby Tomato Basil recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead, Colby Jack Cheese recalledDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead Mozzarella recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead, Cheddar Cheese recalledDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Farmer's Cheese, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryFarmer's	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby Buffalo Ranch recalledLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese Harvarti recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Colby cheeses various, unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryColby	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Monterey Jack recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead, Gouda recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby Buffalo recalledLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Chevre unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryChevre	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead Farmer's Cheese recalledDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA

More recalls from Cumberland Valley Creamery

All 29

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead Farmer's Cheese recalledDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS II	Chevre unlabeled recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryChevre	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Yellow Colby Buffalo recalledLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS II	Dutchland Homestead, Gouda recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryDutchland Homestead	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA
5 Apr 2017Food	CLASS II	Luqman Cheese, Monterey Jack recalled by Cumberland Valley CreameryLuqman	Cumberland Valley Creamery	E. coli	MD, PA

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