Kent County Administrator's Digest - September 30, 2024

Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development - MDARDis urging everyone NOT to eat any cheese from Hickory Knoll Farms Creamery, LLC of Onondaga, Michigan due to potential health risks. These cheeses may have been produced in unsanitary conditions and without proper pasteurization or antibiotic testing. Locally, Fulton Street Market is a location that the cheeses may have been sold.

Affected Products:

• Goat Milk Cheeses (Chévre, Feta, Cheddar, and more)
• Cow Milk Cheeses (Mozzarella, Gouda, Parmesan, and others)

If you have any of these products, dispose of them immediately.

Although no illnesses have been reported, consuming these cheeses can be dangerous, especially for the elderly, young children, and those with weakened immune systems. If you've eaten these products and are experiencing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or trouble breathing, seek medical advice.

For more info or questions, contact MDARD at 800-292-3939 (Mon-Fri, 8 AM-5 PM). To read their full press release, visit here.