Jalapeno Cheese Sticks - recalled due to a foreign material found

Nebraska, United States

FDA announced the recall of 46,868.65 lbs. of 0.6 oz. jalapeno cheese sticks by Gilman Cheese Corporation due to foreign material specifically plastic found in the product. These products were distributed in Nebraska.

The recalled product is:
- 0.6 oz. jalapeno cheese sticks. P.6LGSTICKJL. Cheese sticks are packed in clear plastic pouches with a nitrogen flush. Pouches contain about 150 sticks, with 2 pouches per case. Cases can weigh between 9 lbs. - 11 lbs. Lot 11502, 11549, 11646

The recall was initiated on Oct 21, 2022, and its status is ongoing.

Customers who have purchased the affected products may experience harm, which can cause choking and disease contamination from the plastic.

In case you experienced harm from extraneous materials, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm