Cream Cheese Brick
Also listed as Soft Cream Cheese Block and Philadelphia-Style Cream Cheese.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Cream Cheese Brick is soft spreadable cheese sold in foil bricks. Labels may say cream cheese.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is used for bagels, frosting, and dips.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA cream cheese standards of identity apply.
Here is what research has found.
Soft cheeses can be linked to Listeria-related recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep cold after opening; use by the date on the wrapper.
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 9/28/2026