CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Nov 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report

Westby Cheese Curds recalled by Westby Cooperative Creamery

Westby Cooperative Creamery is recalling Westby Cheese Curds, distributed in Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 29 Sep 2024 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesSell By Date: 11-26-24 on bulk container and Expiration Date of 11-26-24 on 12 oz bags.
Quantity recalled914 lbs. 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-0124-2025
FDA event ID
95452
Recalling firm
Westby Cooperative Creamery, Westby, WI
Brand
Westby
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
29 Sep 2024
FDA classified
8 Nov 2024
Reported
20 Nov 2024
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Telephone
Reason category
E. coli
Product category
Cheese

Timeline

29 Sep 2024Recall initiated by company
8 Nov 2024Classified by FDA+40 days
20 Nov 2024Published in enforcement report+12 days

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

Reason for recall

Cheese curds may be contaminated with 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

Westby Cheese Curds, UPC 7 50388-30105 2. Keep Refrigerated. No Added Preservatives. Manufactured by Westby Cooperative Creamery, Westby, WI 54667. White, Yellow, and Mixed Curds are packaged in 12 oz. (340g) bags or in 10 lb. bulk boxes.

Where it was distributed

WI

Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Westby Cheese Curds recalled?

Yes. Westby Cooperative Creamery recalled Westby Cheese Curds on 29 Sep 2024. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0124-2025.

Why was it recalled?

Cheese curds may be contaminated with generic E. coli.

Which lots are affected?

Sell By Date: 11-26-24 on bulk container and Expiration Date of 11-26-24 on 12 oz bags.

Where was it sold?

WI

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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