The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0131-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Lactaid Cottage Cheese Recalled for Plastic Foreign Objects

HP Hood LLC is recalling Lactaid Cottage Cheese (16 oz) with best-by dates Oct 24 2022 to Dec 12 2022 due to possible plastic contamination. Consumers should discard or return affected products.

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 recalls indicate serious health consequences are possible but not probable. This recall presents a concrete physical hazard from plastic contamination rather than a theoretical risk. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source material, justifying a High rather than Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

HP Hood LLC is recalling Lactaid Cottage Cheese, 16 oz, because some products may contain plastic foreign objects.

The affected products were distributed to retailers across 35 states. Products with best-by dates from October 24, 2022 through December 12, 2022 are included in this recall, affecting a total of 391,824 cases.

Plastic contamination in food products presents a risk of choking or gastrointestinal injury. Consumers should not consume the recalled products and are advised to either discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased for a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Lactaid Cottage Cheese, 16 oz
Manufacturer
HP Hood LLC
Category
Food — Dairy
Hazard
  • foreign-object
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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