MDARD Flags Michigan Goat Dairy Products Over Safety Concerns

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is warning consumers to immediately toss certain "Dancing Goat" and "Goats Best" products produced before May 4, 2026. Inspectors found what they say are unsanitary processing conditions and risks of undeclared allergens such as peanuts, eggs, and soy.

Which Michigan Dairy Products Are Affected?

The products come from Goats Best / Dancing Goat Creamery, a small goat farm in Ionia, Michigan, located on Kelsey Highway.

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According to an MDARD press release, affected products include packaged goat cheeses, gelato, and fluid goat milk products. Retail in voices may also list Brookwood Farm or Brookwood Farm Creamery as the seller.

What Inspectors Found at the Creamery

State inspectors reportedly document moldy cheese buckets, questionable storage practices, and equipment concerns that could potentially expose products to bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, and Listeria.

Officials say people with peanut, egg, or soy allergies could face serious reactions if exposed to undeclared ingredients. Consumers are urged to check refrigerators and freezers and throw away affected products immediately. Retailers are also being told to remove products from shelves.

Dancing Goat Creamery Responds to MDARD Findings

Goat's Best is run by Roger and Amanda Ferris. We reached out for comment, and Amanda shared the following statement:

Dancing Goat Creamery has never offered for sale peanuts in any of its products or sold any products with peanuts or any nuts in them, (picture is of testing new flavors).Aall products have been made in safe and sanitary conditions. (The) picture of the bucket is animal feed that was going out and all equipment is always cleaned and sanitized before processing.

Dancing Goat Creamery holds high standards in their product and production. Please reach out to us if you would like to ask questions about the process or what is happening on the other side. All products sold are pasteurized. 616-755-2482

Ferris went on to say that she's had ongoing 'communication' issues with inspectors and that she stands behind her products.