CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Nov 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lactaid Cottage Cheese recalled by HP Hood

HP Hood is recalling Lactaid Cottage Cheese, distributed in 39 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Oct 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesProducts being recalled have a best by date between Oct 24 2022 through Dec 12 2022

Quantity recalled391,824 cases (total)

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-0131-2023
FDA event ID: 91053
Recalling firm: HP Hood, Lynnfield, MA
Brand: Lactaid Cottage
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Oct 2022
FDA classified: 3 Nov 2022
Reported: 9 Nov 2022
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

25 Oct 2022	Recall initiated by company
3 Nov 2022	Classified by FDA	+9 days
9 Nov 2022	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).

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

Lactaid Cottage Cheese, 16 oz

Where it was distributed

Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi

Questions about this recall

Is Lactaid Cottage Cheese recalled?

Yes. HP Hood recalled Lactaid Cottage Cheese on 25 Oct 2022. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0131-2023.

Why was it recalled?

Product may contain foreign objects (plastic).

Which lots are affected?

Products being recalled have a best by date between Oct 24 2022 through Dec 12 2022

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 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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