CLASS III Food recall · Reported 14 Mar 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Springside Monterey Jack Cheese recalled by Springside Cheese

Springside Cheese is recalling Springside Monterey Jack Cheese, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 14 Feb 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot: 12191702

Quantity recalled62.63 lbs.

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-0948-2018
FDA event ID: 79244
Recalling firm: Springside Cheese, Oconto Falls, WI
Brand: Springside Monterey
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 14 Feb 2018
FDA classified: 22 Mar 2018
Reported: 14 Mar 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Processing Deviation
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

14 Feb 2018	Recall initiated by company
14 Mar 2018	Published in enforcement report	+28 days
22 Mar 2018	Classified by FDA	+8 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Various cheeses are being recalled because they may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization.

The USDA issues these when meat or poultry was produced without proper inspection, or when a step such as cooking or pasteurisation did not meet requirements.

Product as listed by the FDA

Springside Monterey Jack Cheese Packaged in the following sizes: Net Wt. 8 oz., 5 lb. and 40 lbs.

Where it was distributed

AK, CO, FL, IL, MD, NE, SD, TX, WI

Alaska Colorado Florida Illinois Maryland Nebraska South Dakota Texas Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Various cheeses are being recalled because they may have been made with milk that was held for 13.8 seconds during pasteurization.

Which lots are affected?

Lot: 12191702

Where was it sold?

AK, CO, FL, IL, MD, NE, SD, TX, WI

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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 79244

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Springside Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Mar 2018	CLASS III	Springside Monterey Jack Caribbean Red Hot Cheese recalledSpringside Monterey	Springside Cheese	Processing Deviation	9 states
14 Mar 2018	CLASS III	Springside Monterey Jack Chicken Soup Cheese recalledSpringside Monterey	Springside Cheese	Processing Deviation	9 states
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