Miceli Dairy Products Recalls Ricotta Cheese Due to Beta Lactam Residues
Miceli Dairy Products is recalling Farimont Foods Ricotta Cheese because the whey protein concentrate used in manufacturing tested positive for beta lactam residues.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the presence of beta lactam residues poses a risk of allergic reactions (harm) to sensitive individuals, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.
Plain-English summary
Miceli Dairy Products Co is voluntarily recalling Farimont Foods Ricotta Cheese packaged in 30-pound bags. The recall involves 90 cases of the product, identified by item number 2013WM and expiration date 16914.
The recall was initiated because the ricotta cheese was manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues. Beta lactam residues are antibiotic residues that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
The affected product was distributed to Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Consumers who have this product in their possession should check the packaging for the specific item number and expiration date listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Farimont Foods Ricotta Cheese packaged in 30 pound bags.
- Manufacturer
- Miceli Dairy Products Co
- Category
- Food — Dairy
- Affected units
- 90
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 (1)
- Farimont Foods Ricotta Cheese item # 2013WM with EXP 16914.
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 5 recalled by Miceli Dairy Products Co 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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