The orange dots on the maraschino cheese may be due to stale grated cheese. Normal maraschino cheese crumbles should be white or light yellow in color, if there are orange dots, it may be due to contamination or deterioration of the cheese crumbles.

Additionally, if the cheese is heated at too high a temperature when it is made, it may also cause orange-colored dots to appear on the grated cheese. This is because at high temperatures, the fat in the cheese may oxidize, leading to a color change.

In short, if you notice orange colored dots on the grated maraschino cheese, it is recommended that you do not consume it in order to avoid any health effects.