The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0840-2024·Announced 2024-02-14

Goat Cheese Recalled Due to Improper Temperature Storage Conditions

Greco Sidari is recalling Norpaco Sweetie Pepper Goat Cheese (1,375 cases, 1/5# units) distributed in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. The cheese was not held at appropriate temperatures, which could support pathogen growth.

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 involving improper temperature storage of a dairy product that could support pathogen growth. This is a risk-of-harm scenario where no illnesses have been reported, fitting the Score 3 (High) criteria per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Greco Sidari is recalling Norpaco Sweetie Pepper Goat Cheese (1/5# cases, SUPC/ITEM # 169956) due to improper temperature control during storage and distribution. A total of 1,375 cases were affected. All lot codes were distributed between November 26, 2023, and January 5, 2024, to retailers in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania.

The cheese was not held at appropriate temperatures. Improper temperature control can affect product spoilage and potentially support the growth of harmful pathogens.

The recalled product

Product
NORPACO SWEETIE PEPPER GOAT CHEESE 1/5# SUPC/ITEM # 169956
Manufacturer
Greco Sidari
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • pathogen-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