Luqman Cheese, White Cheddar, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA

Cumberland Valley Creamery, LLC recalled Luqman Cheese, White Cheddar, Net Wt. 8 oz.., Distributed by: Cumberland Valley Creamery, Mechanicsburg, PA in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jun 7, 2016.

The recall was triggered by possible E. coli contamination: "Multiple laboratory analysis found multiple instances where various cheeses exceed allowed limits of generic E. coli." Shiga toxin-producing E. coli can cause severe cramps and bloody diarrhea, and in serious cases can lead to kidney damage.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "MD, PA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Mechanicsburg, PA. The recall covers approx. 275 lbs of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 5, 2017), 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.