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Class I, DangerousF-1835-2014

Horseradish Cold Pack Cheese sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 8 ounce (13006), 14 ounce (17006), 16 ounce (17006UL) cups with snap on lid; 5 lb. (41550) and 10 lb. (42550 pail with snap on lid; 2. Amish Classic in 8 ounce cup with snap on lid (AC13006). 3. Block & Barrel in 5.5 lb. pail with snap on lid (2593424). 4. Bucky Badger in 12 oz. (51311) cups with snap on lid. 5. Central Markets in 8 oz cups with snap on lid (27055). 6. Cobblestone Market in 5 lb. pail pails with snap on lid (42603). 7. Dierks Waukesha in 5 lb. pail with snap on lid (41552).

Recalled by Parkers Farm INC on Mar 21, 2014

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Parkers Farm INC recalled Horseradish Cold Pack Cheese sold under the following sizes and brands: 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 Mar 21, 2014.

The recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination: "Various Peanut butters, cheese spreads, cold pack cheese, salsa, cheese balls/logs have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes." Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures and is especially dangerous for pregnant people, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide. No distribution outside the US," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Coon Rapids, MN. The recall covers 369,840 total cases for all varieties of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Apr 23, 2014), 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

Various Peanut butters, cheese spreads, cold pack cheese, salsa, cheese balls/logs have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Product Description

Horseradish Cold Pack Cheese sold under the following sizes and brands: 1. Parkers Farm or Parkers label in 8 ounce (13006), 14 ounce (17006), 16 ounce (17006UL) cups with snap on lid; 5 lb. (41550) and 10 lb. (42550 pail with snap on lid; 2. Amish Classic in 8 ounce cup with snap on lid (AC13006). 3. Block & Barrel in 5.5 lb. pail with snap on lid (2593424). 4. Bucky Badger in 12 oz. (51311) cups with snap on lid. 5. Central Markets in 8 oz cups with snap on lid (27055). 6. Cobblestone Market in 5 lb. pail pails with snap on lid (42603). 7. Dierks Waukesha in 5 lb. pail with snap on lid (41552).

Distribution

Nationwide. No distribution outside the US.

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.

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