CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Oct 2020 · FDA Enforcement Report
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Truffle Fromage recalled by LuMaZu
LuMaZu is recalling "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Truffle Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and, distributed in 8 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Jul 2020 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
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-0012-2021
- FDA event ID
- 86175
- Recalling firm
- LuMaZu, Warrensburg, NY
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 29 Jul 2020
- FDA classified
- 8 Oct 2020
- Reported
- 14 Oct 2020
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Temperature Abuse
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2020 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 Oct 2020 | Classified by FDA | +71 days |
| 14 Oct 2020 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Routine NY Agriculture and Markets inspection found pasteurization temperature was not recorded for two lots of cheese due to pasteurizer recorder chart malfunction.
Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.
Product as listed by the FDA
"Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Truffle Fromage Frais***Contains pasteurized goat and cows milk*** 5 oz."
Where it was distributed
New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Routine NY Agriculture and Markets inspection found pasteurization temperature was not recorded for two lots of cheese due to pasteurizer recorder chart malfunction.
Which lots are affected?
NDD-4
Where was it sold?
New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire
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
4 other products · FDA event 86175This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Habanero Peach Fromage recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Habanero Peach Fromage recalled | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states | |
| CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Roasted Red Pepper recalled by LuMaZu | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states | |
| CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese ***Apple Cider Fromage recalled by LuMaZu | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states | |
| CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Fig Honey Fromage recalled by LuMaZu | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states |
More recalls from LuMaZu
All 5| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Fig Honey Fromage recalled by LuMaZu | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states |
| Food | CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese ***Apple Cider Fromage recalled by LuMaZu | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states |
| Food | CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Roasted Red Pepper recalled by LuMaZu | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states |
| Food | CLASS II | "Nettle Meadow Artisan Cheese *** Habanero Peach Fromage recalled | LuMaZu | Temperature Abuse | 8 states |
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