Cheese aficionados beware! Two types of sliced cheese sold at Costco have been recalled due to the fact that they may contain “a very small quantity of gray and black plastic pieces,” Tillamook announced recently.
This recall affects two-pack packages of Tillamook Colby Jack and Tillamook Monterey Jack cheese slices sold at Costco locations in the Northwest region. Find all the info—including what to do if you’ve bought one of the recalled products—below.
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Tillamook Cheese Recall at Costco
32-ounce twin-pack packages of Tillamook Colby Jack and Tillamook Monterey Jack cheese slices sold at Costco have been recalled "in an abundance of caution" after the company discovered "a very small quantity of gray and black plastic pieces."
Recalled products were sold at Northwest Costcos between have item numbers of May 9 and May 31 and are labeled with item number 651195 and the Best If Used By date of October 22, 2024.
If you are in possession of this recalled product, you should not eat them, and should return them to Costco for a full refund.
"If you have already consumed the product without issue, you do not need to take any action, as the likely presence of the foreign plastic material is very minimal," the recall notes.
Customers can contact Tillamook at 855-562-3568 or hello@tillamook.com with any questions or concerns.
Staying on top of recalls like this is an important part of staying safe and healthy.
Other recent recalls include dog food sold at Walmart and chia seeds potentially contaminated with salmonella.
Stay safe!
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