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Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
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Executive Summary
- Saputo Cheese USA Inc. voluntarily recalls multiple Great Value cottage cheese products sold at Walmart due to a potential pasteurization deficiency in liquid dairy ingredients.
- No illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported, but the recall poses health risks for vulnerable consumers (young, elderly, immunocompromised).
- The affected items were distributed across 24 states between February 17‑20, 2026; customers are instructed to discard or return products for a full refund.
Key Details
- Recall Reason: Possibility that liquid dairy ingredients used were not fully pasteurized according to California state regulatory standards.
- Discovery: Identified during pasteurizer troubleshooting with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The pasteurizer has since been restored, verified, and sealed by CDFA.
- Products Affected: Great Value cottage cheese under Walmart’s private‑label brand, including:
| Product | Size / Packaging | UPC | Expiration Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat | 24 oz container | 078742373393 | Apr 01‑26; Apr 03‑26 |
| Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat | 24 oz container | 078742116730 | Apr 01‑26; Apr 02‑26; Apr 03‑26 |
| Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum | 16 oz container | 078742372358 | Apr 02‑26 |
| Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum | 24 oz container | 078742372365 | Apr 02‑26; Apr 03‑26 |
| Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum | 3 lb container | 078742147970 | Apr 01‑26; Apr 02‑26 |
- Distribution Geography: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
- Packaging Identification: White plastic tubs with white lids; “Best By” dates printed on lid side. Photos provided via GlobeNewswire attachment links for visual reference.
- Consumer Instructions: Do not consume. Dispose of or return to point of purchase for a full refund. Contact Saputo at 1‑888‑587‑2423 (Mon‑Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. CT).
- Regulatory Involvement: Recall made with knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA); CDFA verified pasteurizer repair.
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