FDA Food recall F-2463-2016
Country Dill 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound
- FDA Food
- Class I
- terminated
- Published 2016-10-05
On 2016-10-05 the FDA classified a Class I recall of Country Dill 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound by Grassfields Cheese, citing contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans. E.coli infection symptoms vary by individual, but often include sever….
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| Agency | FDA Food |
|---|---|
| Recall number | F-2463-2016 |
| Classification | Class I |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2016-08-03 |
| Published | 2016-10-05 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:49 UTC |
| Company | Grassfields Cheese |
| Distribution | CO, CT, GA, IL, IN, MI, NY, OH, TN, WA |
Product
Country Dill 12 pound wheels, Six pound half wheels, and wedges of various sizes ranging from less than 12 pounds to 1/3 pound. Wheels and half wheels are sold packaged in cheese paper and wedges are sold packaged in clear plastic cryovac. Refrigerated, Organic raw milk cheese.
Reason
contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans. E.coli infection symptoms vary by individual, but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. If there is fever, it usually is not very high (less than 101¿F/less than 38.5¿C). Most people get better within 57 days. Some infections are very mild, but others are severe or even life-threatening. Around 510% of those diagnosed with Shiga-toxin producing E.coli infections develop a potentially life-threatening complication known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Signs that a person is developing HUS include decreased frequency of urination, feeling very tired, and losing pink color in cheeks and inside the lower eyelids. Persons with HUS should be hospitalized because their kidneys may stop working and they may develop other serious problems. Most persons with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent damage or die.
Identifiers
| code_info | All product on market. Any manuafcturing date prior to 8.1.16; date printed immediately below the cheese variety name represents the manufacturing date |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:49 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2463-2016%22
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