Recall & Advice to Consumers

Recall

On December 31, 2013, The Cultured Kitchen of West Sacramento, California recalled all six flavors of its raw cashew cheese due to a risk of contamination with Salmonella. The recall affects products with an expiration date of April 19, 2014 or earlier. The cashew cheese products were sold in eight-ounce plastic containers in the following flavors: Herb, smoked cheddar, pepper jack, habanero cilantro lime, basil pesto and white cheddar. Photos of the recalled products are available [PDF 877KB].

Consumers who have the recalled product should not eat it. Consumers can return the products to their place of purchase for a full refund or discard it.

Recalled raw cashew cheese

Advice to Consumers

Raw cashew cheese has a long shelf life.

• Cashew cheese is a non-dairy product made from raw cashews and other ingredients.
• This product has a long shelf-life, and contaminated product may still be in people’s homes.

Raw cashew cheese has been recalled.

• The recall affects products with an expiration date of April 19, 2014 or earlier.
  • Photos of the recalled products are available [PDF 877KB].
  • The cashew cheese products were sold in eight-ounce plastic containers in the following flavors: Herb, smoked cheddar, pepper jack, habanero cilantro lime, basil pesto and white cheddar.

What to do if you have the recalled raw cashew cheese in your home.

• Consumers who purchased the recalled raw cashew cheese should not eat it or serve it to others.
  • This is especially important for children under the age of 5 years, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
• Discard the product immediately, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
• Even if some of the raw cashew cheese has been eaten without anyone becoming ill, the rest of the product should be discarded or returned.
• The product should be disposed of in a closed plastic bag and placed in a sealed trash can. This will prevent other people or animals from eating it.

Contaminated raw cashew cheese may make people sick.

• Persons who think they might have become ill from eating contaminated raw cashew cheese should consult their health care providers.
  • Symptoms of salmonellosis include:
    • Diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection.
    • The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most persons recover without treatment.
    • See Signs and Symptoms for more information.

Retailers, restaurants, and food service operators should not sell or serve the recalled raw cashew cheese.