Ricotta cheese recalled for improper storage temperature affecting microbial safety
Greco Sidari is recalling SOPRA Ricotta Amalfi sold in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania because the product was not held at appropriate temperatures, which could allow pathogen growth and spoilage.
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 temperature control failure on a ready-to-eat dairy product, which could support pathogen growth. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, this represents a risk-of-harm scenario fitting Score 3 rather than a low-risk precautionary classification.
Plain-English summary
Greco Sidari is recalling SOPRA Ricotta Amalfi 4/5# (1375 cases total) distributed between November 26, 2023 and January 5, 2024. The product was not held at appropriate temperatures during storage.
The improper storage temperature could affect spoilage and potentially support pathogen growth in the ricotta. This creates a food safety risk for consumers who may consume the product.
The affected product was distributed in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania. All lot codes distributed during the recall period (November 26, 2023 through January 5, 2024) are included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not eat it. Discard the ricotta or return it to your retailer for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- SOPRA RICOTTA AMALFI 4/5# SUPC/ITEM # 193650
- Manufacturer
- Greco Sidari
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Ready-to-Eat
- Hazard
- temperature-abuse
- 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
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