Sargento Fat Free Ricotta (Miceli) – beta lactam residues (2014)
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
Sargento Fat Free Ricotta Natural Cheese and Dutch Farms Fat Free Ricotta Cheese packaged in 15 ounce plastic tubs.
Brand
Miceli Dairy Products Co
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Sargento Fat Free Ricotta Natural Cheese item # SARGFF15B with EXP 14SEP14 and Dutch Farms Fat Free Ricotta Cheese item # DFFREE15B with EXP 4OCT14
Miceli Dairy Products Co is recalling Sargento Fat Free Ricotta Natural Cheese and Dutch Farms Fat Free Ricotta Cheese packaged in 15 ounc due to These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.. 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
These ricotta cheese products were manufactured from loads of whey protein concentrate that tested positive for beta lactam residues.
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
IL, MN, OH, WI
Page updated: Jan 6, 2026