The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0633-2022·Announced 2022-02-16

Cheese Curds Recalled for Improper Milk Storage in Michigan and Indiana

Natural Way Cheese Marble Cheese Curds are being recalled because the milk used was stored beyond the required 72-hour tank cleaning interval, creating potential food safety risk.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves a food safety violation—improper milk storage beyond the required 72-hour tank cleaning interval. No illnesses, injuries, or confirmed contamination are reported in the source text, making this a precautionary recall based on a procedural violation rather than confirmed harm.

Plain-English summary

Natural Way Cheese is recalling Natural Way Cheese Marble Cheese Curds sold in retail 12oz plastic bags (UPC 8 10056 75022 0) and in 10lbs wholesale bags due to a milk storage violation.

The milk used in the cheese curds was stored in a holding tank for longer than 72 hours, exceeding the required tank cleaning interval. This violation creates a potential risk of bacterial growth and contamination.

The affected products were distributed in Michigan and Indiana. The code date on affected packages is 01042203 with an expiration date of 04/04/22.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. If you have this product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Way Cheese Marble Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75022 0, 12 retail units per wholesale case, and sold in 10lbs wholesale plastic bag as well
Manufacturer
Natural Way Cheese
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • bacterial-growth

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)

  • 01042203 04/04/22

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • IN
  • MI