Cottage Cheese
Also listed as Curds and Whey and Lowfat Cottage Cheese.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Cottage cheese is fresh cheese curds in a creamy dressing. Labels may say cottage cheese or lowfat cottage cheese.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is eaten as a protein snack and used in baking and dips.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a refrigerated dairy food under FDA dairy labeling and sanitation rules.
Here is what research has found.
Listeria and undeclared allergens have appeared in some soft cheese and cottage cheese recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk. Keep cold; discard if past date or spoiled.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/16/2026