The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2207-2014·Announced 2014-07-30

Kraft Recalls Cottage Cheese Due to Temperature Storage Issues

Kraft Foods is voluntarily recalling Knudsen, Breakstone's, Simply Kraft, and Daily Chef cottage cheese because ingredients were not stored at proper temperatures.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, but the source text explicitly states that the risk is 'unlikely' and describes the issue as a voluntary precautionary measure regarding temperature standards, fitting the Moderate criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 18 SKUs of Knudsen Cottage Cheese, nine SKUs of Breakstone's Cottage Cheese, five SKUs of Simply Kraft Cottage Cheese, and two SKUs of Daily Chef Cottage Cheese. These products were produced at the company's manufacturing facility in Tulare, California.

The recall was initiated because some ingredients used in these products were not stored in accordance with Kraft's temperature standards. The company notes that while it is unlikely, this condition could create an environment conducive to the growth of harmful bacteria.

The affected products are sold under the Knudsen or Kraft brand and are packaged in plastic containers with net weights of 16 oz (453 g), 24 oz (680 g), or 32 oz (907 g). The recall covers approximately 471,348 containers distributed nationwide across 41 states and Puerto Rico. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Fat free cottage cheese sold under the Knudsen or Kraft brand and packaged in a plastic container with a net weight of 16 oz. (1 lb.) 453 g, a plastic container with a net weight of 24 oz. (1.5 lb.) 680 g, or a plastic container with a net weight of 32 oz. (2 lb.) 907 g.
Manufacturer
Kraft Foods Group
Category
Food — Dairy
Hazard

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 (2)

  • Plant Code: 06-245
  • Code Dates: 09 MAY 2014 through 23 JUL 2014

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 42 states specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Kraft Foods Group 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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