The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2208-2014·Announced 2014-07-30

Kraft Recalls Cottage Cheese Due to Improper Ingredient Storage

Kraft Foods is voluntarily recalling cottage cheese sold under Breakstone's, Daily Chef, Knudsen, and Kraft brands 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 and is described as a voluntary precautionary measure where the risk of harm is considered unlikely, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling 34 SKUs of low-fat cottage cheese (2% milkfat) produced at its Tulare, California facility. The products are sold under the Breakstone's, Daily Chef, Knudsen, and Kraft brands in various plastic container sizes, including 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz, 32 oz, and 48 oz units, as well as multi-packs.

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 unlikely, this could create conditions that affect product safety. The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, and were produced between May 9, 2014, and July 23, 2014.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific brands and code dates listed in the recall notice. The plant code for the affected facility is 06-245. Consumers are advised to stop using the product and follow instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Low fat cottage cheese, 2% milkfat, sold under the Breakstone's brand, Daily Chef brand, Knudsen brand, or Kraft brand packaged in a tray of 4 plastic containers each with a net weight of 4 oz. (113 g), a tray of 8 plastic containers each with a net weight of 4 oz. (113 g), a pla
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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