CLASS II Food recall · Reported 2 Oct 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report

Vermont Brie wrapped disc recalled by Blythedale Farm

Blythedale Farm is recalling Blythedale Farm Vermont Brie wrapped disc, distributed in 10 states. The recall was initiated on 29 Aug 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest Buy or Sell By date prior to October 19

Quantity recalled11,678 units

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-1955-2013
FDA event ID: 66140
Recalling firm: Blythedale Farm, Corinth, VT
Brand: Blythedale
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 29 Aug 2013
FDA classified: 26 Sep 2013
Reported: 2 Oct 2013
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

29 Aug 2013	Recall initiated by company
26 Sep 2013	Classified by FDA	+28 days
2 Oct 2013	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

Inadequate pasteurization

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Blythedale Farm Vermont Brie, 7 oz. wrapped disc in plastic cup UPC Code: 762713669010

Where it was distributed

VT, NH, CT, RI, ME, NY, MA, DC, IL, CA

California Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire New York Rhode Island Vermont

Stores named: Walmart

Questions about this recall

Is Vermont Brie wrapped disc recalled?

Yes. Blythedale Farm recalled Vermont Brie wrapped disc on 29 Aug 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1955-2013.

Why was it recalled?

Inadequate pasteurization

Which lots are affected?

Best Buy or Sell By date prior to October 19

Where was it sold?

VT, NH, CT, RI, ME, NY, MA, DC, IL, CA

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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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