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Great Value cottage cheese recalled for possible under-pasteurization

Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese (16oz, 24oz, and 3lb sizes) may be under-pasteurized due to a broken seal on the pasteurizer. The products were distributed to Walmart stores in 11 states. No illnesses have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your cottage cheese: look for "Great Value" brand, 4% milkfat small curd, with best-if-used-by dates of April 1–3, 2026 and lot #06-71
  2. Do not eat the product
  3. Return it to your nearest Walmart for a refund or replacement
  4. Call Walmart customer service or the store manager if you have questions
Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Great Value Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat NET WT 16oZ UPC 0 78742 37235 8; 24oz UPC 0 78742 37236 5 & 3lb UPC 0 78742 14797 0 DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
UPC codes
  • 0787423723588
  • 0787423723658
  • 0787424137970
  • 078742372358
  • 078742372365
  • 078742147970
Sold in
Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, IL, MO, MS, NM, NV, UT, WA & WY.
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 5 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
1,947cs/6/16oz tubs, 1,844cs/12/24oz tubs & 4,689 cs/4/3lb tubs
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
10700 W Research Dr Ste 400, N/A, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
H-0583-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Great Value Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat NET WT 16oZ UPC 0 78742 37235 8; 24oz UPC 0 78742 37236 5 & 3lb UPC 0 78742 14797 0 DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 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. 16oz Tub: BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 PLT #06-71 24oz tub: BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26 PLT# 06-71 3LB TUB: BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26 B2 PLT#06-71 & BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 B3 PLT# 06-71 Distribution: Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, IL, MO, MS, NM, NV, UT, WA & WY. Affected quantity: 1,947cs/6/16oz tubs, 1,844cs/12/24oz tubs & 4,689 cs/4/3lb tubs
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.

5 products in this recall

Clover Sonoma, Great Value cottage cheese recalled for pasteurization risk

Saputo is recalling five Clover Sonoma and Great Value products, including cottage cheese and sour cream, that may not have been fully pasteurized. The California Department of Agriculture found a broken seal on a pasteurizer, which may have affected these products. The products were shipped to stores in AL, AZ, CA, IL, MO, MS, NM, NV, UT, WA and WY, and no illnesses have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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