The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0087-2022·Announced 2021-10-27

Lake Wolf Creamery Cheddar Curds Recall for Pasteurization Safety

Lake Wolf Creamery is recalling Cheddar Curds due to inadequate pasteurization controls. The milk pasteurization temperature was not recorded and the air space temperature was not maintained at 150°F or above as required.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving failure to maintain proper milk pasteurization controls, which creates a risk for pathogenic contamination. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, but the hazard—inadequate pasteurization of dairy—poses a significant risk of harm from potential pathogens.

Plain-English summary

Lake Wolf Creamery is recalling Cheddar Curds, refrigerated cheese curds sold in 0.5 lb sealed lidded cups with a net quantity of 13 lbs total. The recall was issued because the milk pasteurization temperature was not recorded and the air space temperature was not maintained at 150°F or above as required by safety regulations.

The affected product was distributed in Idaho and Washington with a best-by date of 10/16/21. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.

Consumers with questions or concerns should contact Lake Wolf Creamery. The FDA classifies this as a Class II recall.

The recalled product

Product
Lake Wolf Creamery Cheddar Curds, cheese curds, refrigerated, packaged in container with sealed lidded cups. net wt. 0.5 lbs. No UPC.
Manufacturer
Lake Wolf Creamery
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese Products
Hazard
  • pasteurization-failure
  • pathogenic-contamination-risk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • best by 10/16/21

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • ID
  • WA

Related recalls

Same category