Natural Way Cheese Chive Cheese Curds Recalled for Improper Milk Storage
Natural Way Cheese Chive Cheese Curds (12oz bags) distributed in Michigan and Indiana are recalled because milk used was stored beyond the required 72-hour tank cleaning interval, creating a risk of bacterial growth.
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 FDA Class II recall involves a risk-of-harm product where improper milk storage could support bacterial growth. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, placing this within the High severity category per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Natural Way Cheese is recalling Natural Way Cheese Chive Cheese Curds, sold in 12-ounce plastic bags (UPC 8 10056 75107 4), due to improper storage conditions during manufacturing.
The milk used to make the cheese curds was stored in a holding tank for longer than 72 hours, exceeding the required tank cleaning interval. This condition creates a risk that the milk may contain harmful bacteria that can grow when stored beyond the proper cleaning cycle.
The recalled product was distributed to retail locations in Michigan and Indiana. The affected product code is 01042202 with an April 4, 2022 date.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have purchased this product or have questions, contact the recalling firm, Natural Way Cheese.
The recalled product
- Product
- Natural Way Cheese Chive Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75107 4, 12 retail units per wholesale case
- Manufacturer
- Natural Way Cheese
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese Products
- Hazard
- improper-storage
- bacterial-growth-risk
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)
- 01042202 04/04/22
Distribution
Distributed in 2 states:
- IN
- MI
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