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Class I, DangerousF-0869-2013

The Blue Kentucky Rose cheese sold in the Nashville, TN, Whole Foods Market store was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap. It was sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label reading "Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's".

Recalled by Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC on Oct 5, 2012

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Recall Summary

Whole Foods Market Brand 365, LLC recalled The Blue Kentucky Rose cheese sold in the Nashville, TN, Whole Foods Market store was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap. It was sold wi in a Class I action — the FDA's most serious tier, reserved for products with a reasonable probability of causing serious health consequences or death on Oct 5, 2012.

The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling "Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL" sold in its Louisville, KY store and "Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's" cheese sold in its Nashville, TN store. These cheeses are being recalled because they have the potentia"

Distribution was limited; the FDA record lists "KY." Single-area recalls still warrant a kitchen check for anyone who shops within that footprint. The recalling firm is based in Austin, TX. The recall covers 0 lbs - it was found that the TN store never received the recalled lots of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 16, 2013), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

Whole Foods Market announces that it is recalling "Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese KY BL" sold in its Louisville, KY store and "Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's" cheese sold in its Nashville, TN store. These cheeses are being recalled because they have the potentia

Product Description

The Blue Kentucky Rose cheese sold in the Nashville, TN, Whole Foods Market store was cut and packaged in clear plastic wrap. It was sold with a Whole Foods Market scale label reading "Blue Kentucky Rose Kenny's".

Distribution

KY

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

Browse Related Recalls

States affected: Kentucky

Terms Explained

Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.