Snow Farm Creamery cheeses recalled for possible Listeria contamination

Cheese sold by Snow Farm Creamery at local markets has tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, according to a release from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Snow Farm Creamery Baby Swiss and Snow Farm Creamery Baby Swiss with Mustard Seed with a code "02 04 19" or purchased after April 24 are all affected. Listeria was first detected on June 10, 2019, during a routine inspection. The affected cheeses were sold in plastic packaging beginning April 25 at the GreenStar Co-op on Buffalo Street, Brookton's Market, the Brooktondale Farmers Market, the Ithaca Farmers Market and the Candor Daffodil festival. Samples were also served at the Town of Caroline Board meeting on June 12. On June 13, the manufacturer was notified of a preliminary positive test result. Test results were confirmed as positive for Listeria monocytogenes on June 17. The cheese will be destroyed by the manufacturer. @ https://ithacavoice.com/2019/06/snow-farm-creamery-cheeses-recalled-for-possible-listeria-contamination/