Heavy Whipping Cream (Meadow Gold) – Pasteurization Issue (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream One Gallon (3.78L) in plastic one gallon container; Fresh Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Heavy Whipping Cream Half Pint (236 mL) in waxed cardboard carton; Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream One Quart (946mL) in waxed cardboard carton.
Brand
Dean Foods, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
1 gallon: 16-05 6-24-16 _ _:_ _ CK-D DL, UPC: 1570016615, Half pint: SELL BY 16-05 06-24-16 CK-D _ _:_ _ LK, UPC: 1570010018, Quart: SELL BY 16-05 06-24-16 CK-D _ _:_ _, UPC: 1570013210
Products Sold
1 gallon: 16-05 6-24-16 _ _:_ _ CK-D DL, UPC: 1570016615; Half pint: SELL BY 16-05 06-24-16 CK-D _ _:_ _ LK, UPC: 1570010018; Quart: SELL BY 16-05 06-24-16 CK-D _ _:_ _, UPC: 1570013210
Dean Foods, Inc. is recalling Meadow Gold Dairy Pure Fresh Heavy Whipping Cream One Gallon (3.78L) in plastic one gallon container due to Insufficient pasteurization.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Insufficient pasteurization.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
ID, OR, UT, WY
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026