FDA Recall: Stoltzfus Family Dairy Sour Cream & Onion Cheese Curds Due to Salmonella Risk
Urgent safety alert: Stoltzfus Family Dairy has voluntarily recalled its Sour Cream & Onion cheese curds sold in New York after a seasoning ingredient tested positive for Salmonella. If you have the product with any of the Best By dates below, do not eat it. Dispose of it immediately or return it for a full refund.
Why the Curds Were Recalled
The spice blend used to season the curds contains dried milk powder that California Dairies, Inc. recalled for potential Salmonella contamination. While no illnesses have been linked to Stoltzfus products, Salmonella infection can trigger fever, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and—if untreated—bloodstream infections that may require medical attention.
Recall Scope: Product Details & Key Dates
- Product name: Stoltzfus Family Dairy Sour Cream & Onion Cheese Curds
- Package size: 8-oz (227 g) resealable bags
- Market area: Grocery stores, gas stations, and country markets throughout New York State
Impacted “Best By” Dates (printed on bag)
- 03/25/2026
- 04/23/2026
- 04/29/2026
- 05/06/2026
What Consumers Should Do Right Now
- Locate any Stoltzfus Sour Cream & Onion Cheese Curds in your refrigerator and check the Best By date.
- If the date matches one above, do not consume the curds under any circumstances.
- Either discard the bag in a sealed trash receptacle or return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.
- Direct questions to Stoltzfus Family Dairy at (315) 829-4089 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. ET) or email vern@stoltzfudairy.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which Stoltzfus Family Dairy Sour Cream & Onion Cheese Curds are included in the recall?
Only 8-oz bags with Best By dates of 03/25/26, 04/23/26, 04/29/26, or 05/06/26 are affected.
2. Were the curds distributed outside New York?
No. The company states that distribution was limited to retail locations within New York State.
3. Can I safely cook or heat the curds to kill Salmonella?
Heating may not reliably eliminate Salmonella throughout the product. The FDA instructs consumers to discard or return the curds instead of attempting to cook them.
4. How do I obtain a refund?
Bring the recalled product—opened or unopened—to the place of purchase. Retailers have been advised to issue full refunds.
5. Have any illnesses been linked to the recalled curds?
As of May 7 2026, no illness reports have been associated with the recalled Stoltzfus cheese curds.
6. Are other Stoltzfus Family Dairy cheese curd flavors part of this recall?
No. Only the Sour Cream & Onion variety made with the recalled milk powder is impacted.
7. Who can I contact for more information?
Call Stoltzfus Family Dairy at (315) 829-4089 during business hours or email vern@stoltzfudairy.com.