CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 Feb 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Smoky Bacon Blue Cheese recalled by Dutch-American Foods

Dutch-American Foods is recalling Smoky Bacon Blue Cheese, distributed in Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan. The recall was initiated on 7 Dec 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot#: 60825DA362, 60907DA365, 61004DA302, 61004DA303

Quantity recalled21 bags

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-1304-2017
FDA event ID: 75979
Recalling firm: Dutch-American Foods, Beecher, IL
Brand: Smoky
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 7 Dec 2016
FDA classified: 23 Jan 2017
Reported: 1 Feb 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Salmonella
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

7 Dec 2016	Recall initiated by company
23 Jan 2017	Classified by FDA	+47 days
1 Feb 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

Dutch-American foods is recalling various seasoning products and baking bases due to potential contamination of product with Salmonella.

Salmonella causes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps, usually 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Most people recover without treatment, but severe cases can need hospital care.

Product as listed by the FDA

Smoky Bacon Blue Cheese, Net Wt. 50 lbs (22.73 kg), Item Number 16168803

Where it was distributed

MD, MI, IL, FL

Florida Illinois Maryland Michigan

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Dutch-American foods is recalling various seasoning products and baking bases due to potential contamination of product with Salmonella.

Which lots are affected?

Lot#: 60825DA362, 60907DA365, 61004DA302, 61004DA303

Where was it sold?

MD, MI, IL, FL

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

11 other products · FDA event 75979

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Gourmet Cocoa Supreme, CP302141 recalled by Dutch-American Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
1 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Gourmet Cocoa Supreme, CP302141 recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Danish Base, ST1250B recalled by Dutch-American FoodsDanish Base	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Creamy Ranch recalled by Dutch-American FoodsCreamy Ranch	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS II	French Vanilla Cappuccino, CP302140 recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Truco Nacho recalled by Dutch-American FoodsTruco Nacho	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Natural Ranch Seasoning recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	1-Step White Chocolate Mousse recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS II	Blueberry Donut , ST8300 recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	CCF Butter Popcorn Seasoning recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	Texas Sheet Cake Icing Base, Kosher Dairy recalledTexas Sheet	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017	CLASS I	2-Step White Chocolate Mousse recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states

More recalls from Dutch-American Foods

All 12

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
1 Feb 2017Food	CLASS I	2-Step White Chocolate Mousse recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017Food	CLASS I	Texas Sheet Cake Icing Base, Kosher Dairy recalledTexas Sheet	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017Food	CLASS I	CCF Butter Popcorn Seasoning recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017Food	CLASS II	Blueberry Donut , ST8300 recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states
1 Feb 2017Food	CLASS I	1-Step White Chocolate Mousse recalled by Dutch-American Foods	Dutch-American Foods	Salmonella	4 states

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