FDA-Food2026-03-25Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT

Great Value Lowfat Cottage Cheese recalled for potential under-pasteurization

Stop using Great Value cottage cheese

Great Value Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd (24 oz, UPC 0 78742 11673 0) may be under-pasteurized due to a broken seal on the pasteurizer. The affected products have "Best If Used By" dates of April 1–3, 2026 (lot #06-71) and were distributed to 11 states.

  • Do not eat this cottage cheese if you have it at home.
  • Check your refrigerator for the product using the UPC code or lot number provided.
  • Throw away or return the product to your retailer.
  • Contact Saputo Cheese USA or your local health department with questions.
Hazard

Potentially under pasteurized. The firm was notified by the California Department of Agriculture that due to the broken seal on the pasteurizer, the products may be under pasteurized, and they should recall the products.

Sold states
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, IL, MO, MS, NM, NV, UT, WA & WY.
Affected count
7,694cs/12/24oz tubs
Manufactured in
10700 W Research Dr Ste 400, N/A, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Products
Great Value Lowfat Cottage Cheese Small Curd 2% Milkfat NET WT 24OZ UPC 0 78742 11673 0 DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0582-2026

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