CLASS II Food recall · Reported 18 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Breakstones 2% Milkfat Lowfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese recalled
The Kraft Heinz is recalling Breakstones 2% Milkfat Lowfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 15 Nov 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0328-2020
- FDA event ID
- 84312
- Recalling firm
- The Kraft Heinz, Chicago, IL
- Brand
- Breakstones
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 15 Nov 2019
- FDA classified
- 11 Dec 2019
- Reported
- 18 Dec 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Cottage Cheese
Timeline
| 15 Nov 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 11 Dec 2019 | Classified by FDA | +26 days |
| 18 Dec 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Potential presence of pieces of red plastic and metal that may have been introduced during production.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Breakstones 2% Milkfat Lowfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese, in 16 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 30053 2, 12 packages per case
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Cayman Islands
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Potential presence of pieces of red plastic and metal that may have been introduced during production.
Which lots are affected?
Best When Used By 10 DEC 2019
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and Cayman Islands
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 84312This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese recalledBreakstones | The Kraft Heinz | Foreign Material | Nationwide | |
| CLASS II | Breakstones 4% Milkfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese recalledBreakstones | The Kraft Heinz | Foreign Material | Nationwide |
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