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Monterey Jack

Also known as: Monterey Jack Cheese

Low concern

Monterey Jack is a traditional cheese providing protein, calcium, and B12. Like other cheeses it is high in saturated fat and sodium.

Found in
4,421 products

What it is

Mild, semi-hard cow's-milk cheese originating in California.

Cheese ingredient.

Why it's flagged

What regulators actually say

"Monterey cheese... is the food prepared from milk and other ingredients specified in this section."

21 CFR 133.153 Monterey cheese and monterey jack cheese — ecfr.gov

"Milk is one of the major food allergens identified by law."

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Standard of identity 21 CFR 133.153; requires pasteurization or 60-day aging if raw milk.

European Union — EFSA

Milk is listed allergen per Regulation 1169/2011.

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