Fontana Flavors Recalls C0017D White Cheddar Cheese Flavor

Source: FDA · IL, TN, and Canada

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Fontana Flavors, Inc. is recalling 45,000 lbs. of C0017D Natural & Artificial White Cheddar Cheese Flavor due to potential Salmonella contamination from supplier milk powder.

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What Happened

Fontana Flavors, Inc. initiated a voluntary recall of its C0017D Natural & Artificial White Cheddar Cheese Flavor after the product was made with milk powder recalled by the supplier due to Salmonella contamination. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA.

Which Products Are Affected

The affected product is C0017D Natural & Artificial White Cheddar Cheese Flavor, Net Weight: 50 lbs. bag, Item #: 8500101, For Further Processing, manufactured by Fontana Flavors, Janesville, WI. A total of 45,000 lbs. were distributed to IL, TN, and outside the US to Canada. Lot Numbers: 111925F01#1, 111925F01#2, 111925F01#3, 111925F01#4, 111925F01#2, 120925F01#1, 120925F01#2, 121725F01#1, 121725F01#2, 121725F01#3, 121725F01#4, 020426F03#1, 020426F03#2, 022426F02#1, 022426F02#2, 032426F02#1, 032426F02#2, 032426F03#1, 032426F03#2. Recall number H-0811-2026.

What You Should Do

Consumers and businesses in possession of the recalled product should not use it. Contact Fontana Flavors, Inc. for further information on returns.

Why This Matters

This Class I recall involves a potential Salmonella contamination that could pose serious health risks.

Source

FDA recall H-0811-2026 (event ID 98816)

Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗

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What is this FDA recall about?
Fontana Flavors, Inc. is recalling 45,000 lbs. of C0017D Natural & Artificial White Cheddar Cheese Flavor due to potential Salmonella contamination from supplier milk powder.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by FDA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects IL, TN, and Canada. Check with FDA for the most current geographic scope.
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