Consumer Warning: Contaminated Cheese (Jan. 30)
Routine surveillance by the Indiana State Board of Animal Health's Dairy Division revealed high levels of staphylococcus aureus (or "staph") in several raw milk cheeses manufactured by Grassy Meadows dairy of Howe, Ind. Products of concern include, but are not limited to, Colby (lot no. 210317 and 19177), Jalapeno natural cheese (lot no. 2617, 21017 and 11017), "Homemade" cheese (lot no. 19267 and 19227), Monterey Jack (lot no. 18207 and 2937), and garlic pepper cheese (lot no. 19147). All are sold in wedges or blocks of various weights.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) today warned consumers to check their cupboards for Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic and Basil (Feb. 5)
The Michigan Department of Agriculture today warned consumers to check their cupboards for Olivier brand Parmesan and Asiago Dip with Garlic and Basil because of the possibility of contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

California Department of Public Health Warns Consumers Not to Eat Olivier Brand Parmesan and Asiago Dip With Garlic and Basil (Jan. 31)
Dr. Mark Horton, Director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), today warned consumers not to eat Olivier brand Parmesan and Asiago Dip with Garlic and Basil, because of the possibility of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. The product was distributed to William-Sonoma retail stores nationwide and to Olivier Napa Valley retail stores located in Truckee and St. Helena, California.