Recall Radar

Great Lakes Cheese recalls Pasteurized Process American Cheese and 5 more: foreign object

December 4, 2019 · Great Lakes Cheese Class III

Class IIIFDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Reason for the recall5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Great Lakes Cheese
Location
Hiram, OH
Reported by FDA
December 4, 2019
Recall started
October 11, 2019
Risk class
Class III
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Dairy and eggs
Reason type
Foreign material

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford
    Quantity: 1273 cases
    Codes: Expiration Date: 1) 06/23/2020; 2) 06/16/2020; 3) 6/15/2020; 4) 6/22/2020; 5) 6/14/2020, 6/22/2020; 6) 6/14/2020; 6/22/2020
  • Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Foodtown; 2) Hannaford; 3) Wegmans
    Quantity: 1516 cases
    Codes: Expiration date: 1) 06/19/2020; 2) 06/19/2020, 06/26/2020; 3) 06/26/2020
  • Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 2 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) ingles; 2) Publix Deli; 3) Primo Taglio Classics; 4) Tropical
    Quantity: 2487 cases
    Codes: Expiration Date: 1) 06/14/2020; 2) 06/14/2020, 06/20/2020; 3) 06/14/2020; 4) 06/14/2020
  • Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) Primo Taglio Classics; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite
    Quantity: 5977 cases
    Codes: Expiration Date: 1) 06/19/2020, 06/27/2020; 2) 06/20/2020, 06/26/2020; 3) 06/19/2020, 06/26/2020; 4) 06/20/2020, 06/26/2020; 5) 06/19/2020, 06/14/2020; 6) 06/19/2020, 06/14/2020
  • Prima Della Delicatessen Pasteurized Process Sharp American Cheese, white, 2 - 5lb loaves per case.
    Quantity: 904 cases
    Codes: Expiration Date: 06/14/2020, 06/28/2020
  • Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) John F. Martin & Sons; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite
    Quantity: 4700 cases
    Codes: Expiration Date: 1) 6/16/2020; 2) 06/14/2020; 3) 6/14/2020; 6/22/2020; 4) 06/14/2020, 06/22/2020; 5) 06/16/2020, 06/14/2020; 6) 06/16/2020, 06/14/2020

Where it was distributed

Distributed to 12 states: MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, and IL

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Great Lakes Cheese recalled 6 products, including Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field….

Why was it recalled?

5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.

What does Class III mean?

FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed to 12 states: MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, and IL

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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