CLASS II Food recall · Reported 6 Sep 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report

Cheddar Cheese Curds recalled by Moore Family Farms Creamery

Moore Family Farms Creamery is recalling Cheddar Cheese Curds, distributed in Iowa. The recall was initiated on 28 Jul 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes7/18/23

Quantity recalled30 bags

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-1472-2023
FDA event ID: 92787
Recalling firm: Moore Family Farms Creamery, Maquoketa, IA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Jul 2023
FDA classified: 28 Aug 2023
Reported: 6 Sep 2023
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: E. coli
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

28 Jul 2023	Recall initiated by company
28 Aug 2023	Classified by FDA	+31 days
6 Sep 2023	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

May contain elevated coliform count and generic E. coli.

Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.

Product as listed by the FDA

Moore Family Farms and Creamery Cheddar Cheese Curds, 1 lb plastic bag.

Where it was distributed

Iowa

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

May contain elevated coliform count and generic E. coli.

Which lots are affected?

7/18/23

Where was it sold?

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

3 other products · FDA event 92787

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Cheddar Cheese Curds Cucumber Dill recalled.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 Sep 2023	CLASS II	Cheddar Cheese Curds Cucumber Dill recalled	Moore Family Farms Creamery	E. coli	IA
6 Sep 2023	CLASS II	Cheddar Cheese Curds Loaded Baked Potato recalled	Moore Family Farms Creamery	E. coli	IA
6 Sep 2023	CLASS II	Cheddar Cheese Curds BLT recalled by Moore Family Farms Creamery	Moore Family Farms Creamery	E. coli	IA

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Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
6 Sep 2023Food	CLASS II	Cheddar Cheese Curds BLT recalled by Moore Family Farms Creamery	Moore Family Farms Creamery	E. coli	IA
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6 Sep 2023Food	CLASS II	Cheddar Cheese Curds Cucumber Dill recalled	Moore Family Farms Creamery	E. coli	IA

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