Product Specification Asiago Cheese I. Ingredients: Asiago Cheese: (Pasteurized Cow s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Powdered Cellulose added to prevent caking, Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor) II. Label: Cucina Andolina III. Pack Size Options: A. Grated Cheese Options: Passes through a 0.187 grating screen 1. Item 00600, 2-5lb bags, Box dimensions: L: 11.25 x W: 9.25 x H: 5.50, Cube: 0.33, Ti: 15, Hi: 10 2. Item 00610, 4-5lb bags, Box dimensions: L: 17.00 x W: 10.875 x H: 5.875, Cube:.6285, Ti: 9, Hi: 11 B. Shredded Cheese Options: 1/16" V-shape cut shred, approximately.55-3.50" long 1. Item 00441, 2-5lb bags, Box dimensions: L: 13.75 x W: 8.625 x H: 7.00, Cube: 0.48, Ti: 13, Hi: 10 2. Item 00480, 4-5lb bags, Box dimensions: L: 15.75 x W: 13.00 x H: 8.50, Cube: 1.007, Ti: 8, Hi: 8 C. Shaved Cheese Options: Shaved Chips that vary in size, approximately 0.55-3.50" long 1. Item 004998, 2-5lb bags, Box dimensions: L: 13.75 x W: 8.625 x H: 7.00, Cube: 0.48, Ti: 13, Hi: 10 2. Item 004997, 4-5lb bags, Box dimensions: L: 15.75 x W:13.00 x H: 8.50, Cube: 1.007, Ti: 8, Hi: 8 IV. Allergen: Contains Milk V. Physical Properties: A. Color: White to creamy white B. Flavor: Sweet, tangy, pleasant and clean VI. Analytical Characteristics: A. Butterfat (dry basis): 43% Min B. Moisture:: 37% Max C. Salt: 1.5% 4.0% VII. Microbiological Characteristics: A. Listeria-monocytogenes: Negative 25/g B. Salmonella: Negative 25/g C. Staphylococci - coag. Positive: <10 CFU/g D. E. Coli:: < 10 CFU/g E. Coliform:: < 10 CFU/g F. Yeast and Mold: < 1000 CFU/g Effective Date: 01/22/16 Manufacturing Location: 1301 Schiferl Road, Bartlett, IL 60103
Product Specification Asiago Cheese VIII. IX. Lot Code Interpretation: The lot code is used in the event of a product recall and serves all traceability purposes. - 1A PACK DATE 05 12 15-1AN PACK DATE 05 12 15-1 = Production line 1 - A = Internal code day shift production - N = Internal code night shift production - PACK DATE: Date cheese was packed on Shelf-Life: 90 days from product pack date if stored properly. X. Storage/Shipping: Product may be stored/ shipped in temperatures between 33-55 degrees XI. XII. XIII. XIV. XV. XVI. Fahrenheit for periods NOT TO EXCEED 72 hours. For storage/shipping of 72 hours or more, product must be refrigerated between 33-45 degrees Fahrenheit. Any deviations from these guidelines may affect the product quality/integrity. CMA is not responsible for product that is not stored/ shipped within the specified guidelines as stated above. Country of Origin: USA Primary Packaging: Cheese is packed in a coextruded film with Nylon skin and a PE based sealant. These materials comply with the requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act, as amended, for the packaging of food. All bags are nitrogen flushed and configured into a corrugated box. rbst / rbgh Statement: All of our domestic cheese products are not guaranteed to be recombinant bovine growth hormone (also known as rbgh or rbst) free. GMO Statement: All products produced by Cheese Merchants of America are made without ingredients containing GMO s. However, since Cheese Merchants of America does not test finished products for the presence of GMO s these products cannot be labeled as or declared as GMO Free. Gluten Statement: All products produced by Cheese Merchants of America are made without ingredients containing Gluten. However, since Cheese Merchants of America does not test finished products for the presence of gluten, these products cannot be labeled as or declared as Gluten Free. Enzyme Statement: Animal enzymes Effective Date: 01/22/16 Manufacturing Location: 1301 Schiferl Road, Bartlett, IL 60103
Product Specification Asiago Cheese XVII. XVIII. Kosher Statement: NON-Kosher Organic Statement: NON-Organic XIX. Nutritional Information 100g: XX. Nutrition Facts: Calories 394 Calories from Fat 281 Fat Protein Moisture Ash Total Carbohydrates Dietary Fiber Sugars Cholesterol Saturated Fat Monounsaturated Fat Polyunsaturated Fat Trans Fat Sodium Iron Vitamin A Vitamin C Calcium 31.19 g 25.10 g 35.83 g 4.59 g 3.29 g 0.0 g 0.1 g 101 mg 20.56 g 9.05 g 0.63 g 0.95 g 890 mg 0.00 mg 720 I.U. 0.0 mg 830 mg Nutrition Facts Serving size: 5g Servings Per Container Varies Calories: 20 Calories from Fat 15 % Daily value Total Fat 1.5g 2% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 45mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 0g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g Protein 1g Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 4% Iron 0% Percent daily value is based on A 2,000 Calorie diet. Nutrition Facts Serving size: 28g Servings Per Container Varies Calories: 110 Calories from Fat 80 % Daily value Total Fat 9g 14% Saturated Fat 6g 30% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 30mg 10% Sodium 250mg 10% Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 0g Protein 7g Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 25% Iron 0% Percent daily value is based on A 2,000 Calorie diet. Effective Date: 01/22/16 Manufacturing Location: 1301 Schiferl Road, Bartlett, IL 60103
January 06, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: Cheese Merchants of America, has successfully completed and implemented its HACCP plan in compliance with F.D.A & U.S.D.A. recommendations. All products processed in our Bartlett, Illinois facility are guaranteed to be safe and wholesome, following strict F.D.A., inspections and guidelines. Be assured we will only purchase products from companies that furnish us with similar letters of guarantee assuring us their products A) are not adulterated or mis-branded, B) will be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and C) to be free from any defects in workmanship of materials. If you have any questions, please call me. Sincerely, Paul DelleGrazie Quality Assurance Manager 1301 SCHIFERL ROAD BARTLETT, IL 60103 / P 630-221-0580 / F 630-221-0584 mamafrancescacheese.com
January 6 th, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: All products produced by Cheese Merchants of America are made without ingredients containing Genetically Modified Organisms. However, since Cheese Merchants of America does not test finished products for the presence of GMO s, these products cannot be labeled as GMO Free. Sincerely, Paul DelleGrazie Director of Quality Assurance 1301 SCHIFERL ROAD BARTLETT, IL 60103 / P 630-221-0580 / F 630-221-0584 mamafrancescacheese.com
To Whom It May Concern: Lot Code Interpretation: 1A PACK DATE 05 12 15 1A MAY 12 15 1AN USE BY DATE 05 12 15 1: Production line 1 A: Internal code representing Cheese Merchants of America D: Dry Production N: Night shift production PACK DATE: Date cheese was packed on USE BY DATE: Date cheese expires The lot code is used in the event of a product recall and serves all traceability purposes. Sincerely, Paul DelleGrazie Quality Assurance Manager 1301 SCHIFERL ROAD BARTLETT, IL 60103 / P 630-221-0580 / F 630-221-0584 mamafrancescacheese.com