Natural Way Cheese Horseradish Cheese Curds Recalled for Improper Milk Storage
Natural Way Cheese is recalling Horseradish Cheese Curds because the milk used was stored in a tank beyond the required 72-hour cleaning interval, creating risk of bacterial contamination.
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 recall with improper milk storage creating risk of high-risk pathogenic contamination (Listeria). No illnesses or injuries have been reported, making this a theoretical risk recall rather than one based on documented harm.
Plain-English summary
Natural Way Cheese is recalling its Horseradish Cheese Curds in 12-ounce retail packages (UPC 8 10056 75106 7) with product code 01042209 and date 04/04/22.
The milk used in the cheese curd was stored in a holding tank for longer than 72 hours, exceeding the required tank cleaning interval. This improper storage creates a risk of bacterial contamination.
The affected product was distributed in Michigan and Indiana. Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Natural Way Cheese Horseradish Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75106 7, 12 retail units per wholesale case
- Manufacturer
- Natural Way Cheese
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cheese
- Hazard
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)
- 01042209 04/04/22
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by Natural Way Cheese under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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