The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0125-2025·Announced 2024-11-20

Westby Pepper Cheese Curds Recalled Due to E. Coli Contamination

Westby Cooperative Creamery is recalling Westby Pepper Cheese Curds due to potential E. coli contamination. The affected 12-ounce packages with expiration date 11-26-24 were distributed in Wisconsin.

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: E. coli is a high-risk pathogen. The FDA Class II classification combined with the absence of reported illnesses in the source text results in a High severity score rather than Severe.

Plain-English summary

Westby Cooperative Creamery is recalling Westby Pepper Cheese Curds, 12 oz (340g), due to potential contamination with generic E. coli. The recalled products have an expiration date of 11-26-24.

A total of 914 lbs of product was distributed in Wisconsin. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.

E. coli can cause serious foodborne illness. Consumers with questions about this recall may contact Westby Cooperative Creamery in Westby, WI 54667.

The recalled product

Product
Westby Pepper Cheese Curds, 12 oz. (340g) UPC 7 50388-30105 2. Keep Refrigerated. No Added Preservatives. Manufactured by Westby Cooperative Creamery, Westby, WI 54667.
Manufacturer
Westby Cooperative Creamery
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • e-coli

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)

  • Expiration Date of 11-26-24.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • WI

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