The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0120-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Cottage Cheese Products Recalled for Possible Plastic Foreign Objects

Multiple cottage cheese brands are recalled due to possible plastic foreign objects. The recall affects 391,824 cases distributed to 38 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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a risk-of-harm product—plastic foreign objects in food that can cause choking or injury. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are scored at 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

HP Hood LLC is recalling multiple cottage cheese products distributed under several brand names. The affected products include Hannaford Cottage Cheese (16 oz and 24 oz), Hood Country Style Cottage Cheese (16 oz, 24 oz, and 32 oz), Hood Large Curd Cottage Cheese (16 oz), IGA Cottage Cheese (16 oz), IGA Large Curd Cottage Cheese (16 oz), Market Basket Cottage Cheese (16 oz and 24 oz), Weis Cottage Cheese (16 oz and 24 oz), and Weis Large Curd Cottage Cheese (16 oz and 24 oz). The recalled products have best-by dates between October 24, 2022 and December 12, 2022. Approximately 391,824 cases have been distributed.

The recalled products may contain plastic foreign objects, which pose a potential choking hazard or risk of injury if consumed.

The affected products have been distributed to consumers in the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Consumers who have purchased these recalled products should not consume them. If you have any of the affected items, discard them or return them to the retailer for a refund or replacement. Contact HP Hood LLC or the retailer with any questions about the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Hannaford Cottage Cheese, 16oz and 24 oz; Hood Country Style Cottage Cheese, 16 oz, 24 oz., 32 oz.; Hood Large Curd Cottage Cheese, 16 oz; IGA Cottage Cheese, 16 oz; IGA Large Curd Cottage Cheese, 16 oz; Market Basket Cottage Cheese, 16 oz, 24 oz; Weis Cottage Cheese, 16 oz and 2
Manufacturer
HP Hood LLC
Category
Food — Dairy / Refrigerated
Hazard
  • plastic-foreign-object
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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