CLASS II Food recall · Reported 14 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Mozzarella Low Moisture Whole Milk 8/6# Dragone recalled

Saputo Cheese USA is recalling Mozzarella Low Moisture Whole Milk 8/6# Dragone ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese, distributed in 25 states. The recall was initiated on 23 Nov 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesExpiration date: 20161201 - December 1, 2016 Lot #8861017028

Quantity recalled3541.98 lbs.

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-0657-2017
FDA event ID: 75811
Recalling firm: Saputo Cheese USA, Tulare, CA
Brand: Mozzarella
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 23 Nov 2016
FDA classified: 8 Dec 2016
Reported: 14 Dec 2016
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: Cheese

Timeline

23 Nov 2016	Recall initiated by company
8 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+15 days
14 Dec 2016	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

Firm received one complaint from a food service customer stating a restaurant employee found white plastic in a loaf of cheese.

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

MOZZARELLA LOW MOISTURE WHOLE MILK 8/6# DRAGONE ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes. UPC: #070348121002 Saputo code: #112100

Where it was distributed

Distributors AL, AZ. CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MS. NJ, NJ. NM. NY, OH, OK, OR, PA,, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA

Alabama Arizona California Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Indiana Kansas Michigan Minnesota Missouri Mississippi New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania

Questions about this recall

Is Mozzarella Low Moisture Whole Milk 8/6# Dragone ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese recalled?

Yes. Saputo Cheese USA recalled Mozzarella Low Moisture Whole Milk 8/6# Dragone ; Low moisture Mozzarella Cheese on 23 Nov 2016. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0657-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Firm received one complaint from a food service customer stating a restaurant employee found white plastic in a loaf of cheese.

Which lots are affected?

Expiration date: 20161201 - December 1, 2016 Lot #8861017028

Where was it sold?

Distributors AL, AZ. CA, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, MS. NJ, NJ. NM. NY, OH, OK, OR, PA,, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA

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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