Feta
Also listed as Feta Cheese and Crumbled Feta.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Feta is a brined crumbly cheese. Labels may say feta or feta cheese.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is crumbled on salads, pizzas, and Mediterranean dishes.
Here is what food agencies say.
Sold as a refrigerated cheese under FDA dairy rules; traditional feta naming has geographic protections abroad.
Here is what research has found.
Listeria and soft-cheese sanitation issues appear in feta and similar cheese recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Contains milk. Keep refrigerated in brine when directed.
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 9/17/2026