The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0454-2018·Announced 2017-12-13

Clover Hill Dairy Soft Ricotta Recalled for Manufacturing Deviation

Clover Hill Dairy is recalling Soft Ricotta due to a deviation in manufacturing procedures involving the storage of whey in a raw milk silo.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a procedural deviation regarding sanitation, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Clover Hill Dairy is voluntarily recalling its Soft Ricotta product. The recall was initiated because the firm identified a deviation from its Standard of Procedure during the manufacturing process.

The specific issue involved the facility temporarily storing whey in a raw milk silo. The silo was not cleaned and sanitized after being used for raw milk. The recall covers 106 18 lb buckets and 36 40 lb buckets of the product.

The affected product was distributed to one distributor located in Virginia and the company's dairy store in Maryland. Consumers who purchased this product should check their lot numbers against the following: B11 1317, C11 1317, B11 1517, and C11 1517. If the product matches these lot numbers, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Clover Hill Dairy, Soft Ricotta
Manufacturer
Clover Hill Dairy

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)

  • Lot Numbers: B11 1317 C11 1317 B11 1517 C11 1517

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: