The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0504-2017·Announced 2016-11-30

Westby Coop Creamery Recalls 4% Cottage Cheese for Phosphatase Residue

Westby Coop Creamery is recalling 4% cottage cheese sold in Wisconsin and Illinois because the product tested positive for residue phosphatase.

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 II, and the hazard involves a processing residue (phosphatase) rather than a high-risk pathogen or allergen, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Westby Coop Creamery is conducting a recall of 4% cottage cheese packaged in 16-ounce, 22-ounce, and 24-ounce plastic containers. The product is sold under the Westby, Food Club, Oberweis, and Shurfine brand names. The recall involves 695 cases of the product.

The firm is recalling the product because it tested positive for residue phosphatase. The affected items are identified by Lot Code 10-6-16 cc and Plant #55-372. The product was distributed in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot code and plant number. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
4% cottage cheese packaged in 16-ounce, 22-ounce, and 24-ounce plastic containers; under the Westby, Food Club, Oberweis, and Shurfine brand names.
Manufacturer
Westby Coop Creamery
Category
Food — Dairy
Hazard
Affected units
695

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 (2)

  • Lot Code 10-6-16 cc
  • and Plant #55-372.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

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