The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0640-2022·Announced 2022-02-16

Natural Way Cheese Dill Cheese Curds Recalled for Improper Milk Storage

Natural Way Cheese is recalling Dill Cheese Curds because milk was stored in a holding tank longer than the required 72-hour cleaning interval. The improper storage creates a 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: FDA Class II recall for improper milk storage without reported illnesses or injuries. The storage violation creates a potential food safety risk, but no pathogenic contamination has been confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Natural Way Cheese is recalling its Dill Cheese Curds (12 oz plastic bags, UPC 8 10056 75019 0, with code 01042206 and date 04/04/22) distributed in Michigan and Indiana.

The milk used in the cheese curds was stored in a holding tank for longer than the required 72-hour cleaning interval. This improper storage violates food safety standards and creates a potential food safety risk.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, dispose of it or return it to the retailer where it was purchased.

The recalled product

Product
Natural Way Cheese Dill Cheese Curds, retail 12oz plastic bag UPC 8 10056 75019 0, 12 retail units per wholesale case
Manufacturer
Natural Way Cheese
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • contamination-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)

  • 01042206 04/04/22

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • IN
  • MI

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