THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY recalls Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 12284 4, 12 packages per case
Kraft Heinz recalls 24oz cottage cheese tubs with UPC 021000122844 due to potential red plastic and metal pieces from production. Consumers should check packaging and contact for details.
Lower-risk recall
Potential presence of pieces of red plastic and metal that may have been introduced during production.
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What happened, in plain English
Kraft Heinz is recalling 24-ounce cottage cheese tubs that may contain small pieces of red plastic and metal from production. This could cause injury if swallowed or ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/16257-kraft-heinz-cottage-cheese-recall-red-plastic-and-metal-pieces.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/16257-kraft-heinz-cottage-cheese-recall-red-plastic-and-metal-pieces · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0330-2020
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“Kraft Heinz Cottage Cheese Recall: Red Plastic and Metal Pieces Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/16257-kraft-heinz-cottage-cheese-recall-red-plastic-and-metal-pieces. Based on FDA recall #F-0330-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0330-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may contain small pieces of red plastic and metal that could be accidentally swallowed or ingested. These pieces could cause injury if they get into the mouth or throat.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled cottage cheese tubs with UPC 021000122844. Children and young children are at higher risk due to potential choking hazards.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the 24 oz. plastic tub with UPC 021000122844. The product was sold in 12 packages per case with a 'Best When Used By' date of December 10, 2019.
- Brand
Kraft Heinz- Product
Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 12284 4, 12 packages per case- Category
Food
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide and Cayman Islands
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0328-2020 | Breakstones 2% Milkfat Lowfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese, in 16 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 30053 2, 12 packages per case; Best When Used By 10 DEC 2019 | 2883 cases |
| F-0329-2020 | Breakstones 4% Milkfat Large Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 12285 1, 12 packages per case; Best When Used By 10 DEC 2019 | 3139 cases |
| F-0330-2020 | Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 12284 4, 12 packages per case; Best When Used By 10 DEC 2019 | 3467 cases |
What to do — step by step
Check Packaging
Look for the UPC code 021000122844 on the 24 oz. plastic tub.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall is due to potential pieces of red plastic and metal that could be swallowed. If you have the product, check for these pieces before consuming.
How can I get a refund?
The recall record does not mention refunds or returns. Contact Kraft Heinz directly for assistance.
What should I do if I have the product?
Check the packaging for the UPC code 021000122844. If you have the product, do not consume it and contact Kraft Heinz for further instructions.
Contact Kraft Heinz
We’ve drafted a message you can send Kraft Heinz to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0330-2020 — Kraft Heinz Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 210 Hello, I own a Breakstones 4% Milkfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese, in 24 oz. Plastic Tub, with UPC 0 21000 12284 4, 12 packages per case that is covered by recall F-0330-2020 from Kraft Heinz. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0330-2020 (November 15, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0330-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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