The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0636-2022·Announced 2022-02-16

Natural Way Cheese Curds Recalled for Improper Milk Storage

Natural Way Cheese White Cheddar Cheese Curds are being recalled because milk used in the product exceeded the required 72-hour tank cleaning interval. Consumers should not consume this product.

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 storage conditions for milk that exceeded the required cleaning interval, which can allow high-risk pathogens such as Listeria to develop. Although no illnesses have been reported, the violation of proper storage protocols represents a significant potential contamination risk.

Plain-English summary

Natural Way Cheese is recalling its White Cheddar Cheese Curds because milk used in the product was stored in a holding tank for more than 72 hours, exceeding the required 72-hour tank cleaning interval. Improper storage of milk beyond this interval can create conditions for bacterial growth.

The recalled product is sold as a 12-ounce retail plastic bag with UPC 810056750213 and in 10-pound wholesale bags. The recalled product code is 01042204 with a date of 04/04/22. Distribution was limited to Michigan and Indiana.

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

The recalled product

Product
Natural Way Cheese White Cheddar Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75021 3, 12 retail units per wholesale case, and sold in 10lbs wholesale plastic bag as well
Manufacturer
Natural Way Cheese
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • bacterial-contamination

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)

  • 01042204 04/04/22

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • IN
  • MI

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