Ricotta Cheese Recalled Due to Improper Temperature Storage
Grande Ricotta Sopraffina (1375 cases) distributed across Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania from November 2023 to January 2024 is recalled because it was not held at appropriate temperatures, which could support pathogen growth.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
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 is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or hospitalizations. The hazard involves improper temperature control that could support pathogen growth, representing a risk-of-harm food product without any confirmed injury. Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as High (3).
Plain-English summary
Greco Sidari is recalling Grande Ricotta Sopraffina Grande 1/3# in 1375 cases total. The product was distributed to retailers in Ohio, New York, and Pennsylvania with lot codes produced between November 26, 2023 and January 5, 2024.
The product was not held at an appropriate temperature. Improper holding temperatures can affect spoilage and potentially support pathogen growth in ready-to-eat dairy products.
Consumers who may have purchased this product should not consume it. If you have this product, discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Contact the recalling firm with any questions.
The recalled product
- Product
- GRANDE RICOTTA SOPRAFFINA GRANDE 1/3# SUPC/ITEM # 195351
- Manufacturer
- Greco Sidari
- Category
- Food — Dairy
- Affected units
- 1,375
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
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 36 recalled by Greco Sidari under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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