FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Natural Pastures Cheese Company Issues Voluntary Recall of Buffalo Medium Cheese
— This product was not sold in grocery stores and did not reach any store shelves.
Courtenay, BC — July 21 — Natural Pastures Cheese Company issued a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Buffalo Medium Cheese (Batch #854 179) following a positive test result regarding possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. A Single Wheel and 12 cut and wrap pieces.
Importantly, this batch was not sold in any grocery stores or our Artisan Cheese Shop. This product is not sold in any grocery stores. It was distributed in Ontario to a small number of direct-to-customer or specialty orders and the factory store. It was recalled before it went up for sale.
If you by chance you have purchased or received Natural Pastures Cheese Company-branded Buffalo Medium Cheese with batch number 854 179, please do not consume it. Dispose of the product or return it to us for a refund.
To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product.
At Natural Pastures Cheese Company, food safety is our highest priority. We are cooperating fully with CFIA and taking immediate steps to investigate and ensure no further impact.
For more information or to arrange a return, please contact our Customer Service at 250-334-4422 #102 or cheese@naturalpastures.com with Recall – in the email title.
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Media Contact:
Anyssa Jane
General Manager
Natural Pastures Cheese Company
cheese@naturalpastures.com