Ricotta Cheese
Also listed as Part-Skim Ricotta.
Dairy & Eggs
This is what the ingredient is.
Ricotta Cheese is a soft fresh cheese sold in tubs for lasagna and dips. Labels may say ricotta cheese.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is spooned into pasta fillings, spreads, or desserts.
Here is what food agencies say.
FDA dairy labeling rules apply to retail ricotta.
Here is what research has found.
Undeclared milk is expected; other allergen cross-contact can appear in plant recalls.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
Keep refrigerated and check the use-by date on the tub.
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 9/22/2026