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FDA Food recall · Reported March 29, 2017

Jalapeno Jack cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn, Item 10209, 6 lbs, No UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 10241, 12 lbs, no UPC (c) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 10244, 12 lbs, no UPC (d) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 10245, 8 oz, UPC 828653102458 (e) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Item 10311, 10 lbs, no UPC 10 lbs, no UPC (f) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10553, 1.5 lb

Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

Recall #
F-1696-2017
Affected scope
12767.1 lbs
Initiated
February 4, 2017
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Mds Foods Inc recalled Jalapeno Jack cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn, It… — a critical-severity action.

Jalapeno Jack cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn, It… was recalled by Mds Foods Inc in March 29, 2017. Reason: Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1696-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Mds Foods Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall — Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes.

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
March 29, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1696-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1696-2017) was formally reported on March 29, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 4, 2017. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Mds Foods Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Massillion, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 12767.1 lbs.

The documented reason for this recall is: Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

12767.1 lbs

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Jalapeno Jack cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn, Item 10209, 6 lbs, No UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 10241, 12 lbs, no UPC (c) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 10244, 12 lbs, no UPC (d) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 10245, 8 oz, UPC 828653102458 (e) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Item 10311, 10 lbs, no UPC 10 lbs, no UPC (f) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10553, 1.5 lbs, no UPC (g) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105541 (h) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .5 oz Slice, Item 10555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105558 (i) LIPARI Old Tyme Jalapeno Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 10703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102303 (k) Sutters Quality Foods Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 10812, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653108122 (l) Sutters Quality Foods Jalapeno Jack Loaf, Item 10815, 5 lbs, no UPC (n) Winder Farms Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 10790, 1 lb, UPC 828653107903

Reason for recall

Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number F-1696-2017
Date reported March 29, 2017
Date initiated February 4, 2017
Recalling firm Mds Foods Inc
Firm location Massillion, OH
Affected scope 12767.1 lbs
Distribution FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-1696-2017) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall — stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Jalapeno Jack cheese packaged as follows: (a) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Mini Horn, Item 10209, 6 lbs, No UPC (b) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Fullmoon, Item 10241, 12 lbs, no UPC (c) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack RW Halfmoon, Item 10244, 12 lbs, no UPC (d) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack EW Fullmoon, Item 10245, 8 oz, UPC 828653102458 (e) AMISH CLASSICS Jalapeno Jack Cheese, Item 10311, 10 lbs, no UPC 10 lbs, no UPC (f) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10553, 1.5 lbs, no UPC (g) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75 oz Slice, Item 10554, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105541 (h) Deli Made EZ Jalapeno Jack St Pk .5 oz Slice, Item 10555, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653105558 (i) LIPARI Old Tyme Jalapeno Jack EW Halfmoon, Item 10703, 8 oz, UPC 94776102303 (k) Sutters Quality Foods Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 10812, 1.5 lbs, UPC 828653108122 (l) Sutters Quality Foods Jalapeno Jack Loaf, Item 10815, 5 lbs, no UPC (n) Winder Farms Jalapeno Jack St Pk .75oz Slice, Item 10790, 1 lb, UPC 828653107903. Recalled by Mds Foods Inc. Units affected: 12767.1 lbs.
Why was this product recalled?
Sample of product collected by the State Department of Agriculture tested positive for Listeria Monocytogenes
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 29, 2017. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-1696-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MO, MC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1696-2017) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported March 29, 2017.

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