The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0833-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Ricotta cheese recalled for improper temperature control

Greco Sidari's ricotta cheese was not held at appropriate temperatures, which could affect food spoilage and potentially support pathogen growth. The recall affects 1375 cases distributed in OH, NY, and PA.

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 of a refrigerated dairy product due to improper temperature control that could potentially support pathogenic organism growth. No illnesses or confirmed contamination have been reported, placing this at High severity as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet occurred.

Plain-English summary

Greco Sidari has recalled GRANDE RICOTTA SOPRAFFINA 6/3# due to improper temperature control during storage and distribution.

The food was not held at an appropriate temperature. This failure in temperature control could affect food spoilage and potentially support the growth of pathogenic organisms.

The recalled product consists of 1375 cases distributed across Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. All lot codes distributed between November 26, 2023 and January 5, 2024 are affected by this recall.

No illnesses have been reported in association with this recall. Consumers with questions about affected products should contact the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product
GRANDE RICOTTA SOPRAFFINA 6/3# SUPC/ITEM # 19535
Manufacturer
Greco Sidari
Hazard
  • improper-temperature-control
  • potential-pathogenic-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 (3)

  • All Lot Codes Distributed between November 26
  • 2023 and January 5
  • 2024

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

  • NY
  • OH
  • PA