The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0119-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

HP Hood Chive Cottage Cheese Recalled for Plastic Contamination

HP Hood LLC is recalling chive cottage cheese sold under multiple store brands due to potential plastic contamination. Approximately 391,824 cases distributed across 37 states.

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Plastic foreign objects in food pose a theoretical risk of choking or ingestion injury, meeting the criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

HP Hood LLC is recalling chive cottage cheese sold under the brands Food Club, Hannaford, Hood, Price Chopper, and Market Basket in 16 oz and 24 oz package sizes. The recall is due to the potential presence of plastic foreign objects in the product.

The recalled products have best-by dates between October 24, 2022, and December 12, 2022. Approximately 391,824 cases have been distributed across 37 states.

No illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported. Consumers who have purchased the recalled products should not consume them.

The recalled product

Product
Food Club Chive Cottage Cheese, 16 oz; Hannaford Chive Cottage Cheese, 16 oz; Hood Chive Cottage Cheese, 16 oz and 24 oz; Price Chopper Chive Cottage Cheese, 16 oz; Market Basket CChive Cottage Cheese, 16 oz
Manufacturer
HP Hood LLC
Category
Food — Dairy / Refrigerated
Hazard
  • plastic
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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