Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Stoltzfus Family Dairy Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds recall: Potential Salmonella Contamination

Recall published 6 months ago

Potential Salmonella Contamination

Stoltzfus Family Dairy Dairy — recalled dairyStoltzfus Family Dairy Dairy — recalled dairy (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

What the notice says: Stoltzfus Family Dairy of Vernon Center, NY is recalling Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0848-2026
Published
May 7, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Stoltzfus Family Dairy
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
403 lbs.
Distribution
New York
Lot / code info
Best by: 03/25/2026, 04/23/2026, 04/29/2026, 05/06/2026 UPC Codes: 8 59166 00201 0
UPC codes
859166002010

Products covered by this recall

Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds

What the company announced

Stoltzfus Family Dairy of Vernon Center, NY is recalling Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

This product was only distributed within New York, to grocery stores, gas stations, and other Country stores.

Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds are currently being recalled:

  • Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds in 8oz bag: Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds in 8oz bag · Best By: 03/25/2026: Best By: 04/23/2026
  • Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds in 8oz bag: Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds in 8oz bag · Best By: 03/25/2026: Best By: 04/29/2026
  • Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds in 8oz bag: Sour Cream and Onion Cheese Curds in 8oz bag · Best By: 03/25/2026: Best By: 05/06/2026

To date, Stoltzfus Family Dairy has not received any reports of illness or injury related to these products. This recall was initiated following a recall by California Dairies, Inc. concerning potential Salmonella contamination in milk powder, which was used as an ingredient in our Sour Cream & Onion seasoning blend that we use to flavor our Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds.

We have identified the potentially affected Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds produced with the impacted ingredient. We are working with our retail partners to ensure any product in the field is destroyed or returned. We have notified the FDA and are working closely with them.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us directly at [email protected] for more information or call us at (315) 829-4089 during our business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 16 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 859166002010

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 03/25/2026
  • 04/23/2026
  • 04/29/2026
  • 05/06/2026
  • 03
  • 25
  • 2026
  • 04
  • 23
  • 29
  • 05
  • 06

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 8 oz
  • 8 ounce
  • 403 lbs

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Stoltzfus Family Dairy — The hazard here is Salmonella contamination, a bacterial infection that is usually unpleasant rather than dangerous, but which hits young children and older adults much harder.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.
  3. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  4. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Stoltzfus Family Dairy LLC — Consumers: (315) 829-4089, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Stoltzfus Family Dairy dairy recalled?

Potential Salmonella Contamination Stoltzfus Family Dairy of Vernon Center, NY is recalling Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 859166002010; best-by date 03/25/2026 or 04/23/2026. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists New York.

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