Product: Gouda  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 for recall: 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.col
Recall initiated: 20160803
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class I
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated