Cream Cheese
Also listed as Soft Cheese Spread and Neufchatel.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Cream cheese is a soft, spreadable cheese made from milk and cream. Labels may also say soft cheese spread.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is spread on bagels and used in frostings, dips, and baked desserts.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA maintains a standard of identity for cream cheese covering milkfat and moisture ranges.
Here is what research has found.
As a soft dairy product, it is refrigerated and appears in recalls when Listeria or labeling problems are found.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk. Keep refrigerated and respect use-by dates.
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 9/15/2026