CLASS II Food recall · Reported 23 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Plank Road Round (Pasteurized Cows Milk Cheese) recalled

Caromont Farm is recalling Plank Road Round (Pasteurized Cows Milk Cheese). The recall was initiated on 30 May 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot # 922 Production Date : 04/16/14

Quantity recalledunavailable

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-2173-2014
FDA event ID: 68494
Recalling firm: Caromont Farm, Esmont, VA
Brand: Plank Road
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 30 May 2014
FDA classified: 11 Jul 2014
Reported: 23 Jul 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Temperature Abuse
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

30 May 2014	Recall initiated by company
11 Jul 2014	Classified by FDA	+42 days
23 Jul 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

Failure to achieve proper pasteurization due to one or more of the following critical factors: Improper Air space temperature, Pasteurization time, and/or Milk Temperature.

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

Plank Road Round (Pasteurized Cows Milk Cheese).4 oz. plastic sealed with protective band.

Where it was distributed

DISTRIBUTION PATTERN: Is as follows - The total number of consignees (customers) that received the recall product as per Company Response: 25 Sales by Customer Detail Sheet List: 37 (including one retail customer) The total number of wholesaler dealers that received the recall product as per company's response, 2 The total number of distributors that received the recall product as per company's response - 2 The total number of retailers that received the recall product as per company's response - 23 The total number of consumers / users that received the recall product as per company's response - 25

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Failure to achieve proper pasteurization due to one or more of the following critical factors: Improper Air space temperature, Pasteurization time, and/or Milk Temperature.

Which lots are affected?

Lot # 922 Production Date : 04/16/14

Where was it sold?

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

1 other product · FDA event 68494

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Chevre (Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese) Four oz. cups Fresh recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Jul 2014	CLASS II	Chevre (Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese) Four oz. cups Fresh recalledChevre	Caromont Farm	Temperature Abuse	VA

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
23 Jul 2014Food	CLASS II	Chevre (Pasteurized Goats Milk Cheese) Four oz. cups Fresh recalledChevre	Caromont Farm	Temperature Abuse	VA

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