Cheese Product (Great Lakes Cheese) – Refrigeration Issue (2023)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value Original Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453g. UPC 0 78742-01512 5. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 2. Great Value Original Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 78742-35328 9. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 3. SE Grocers Melting American Style Cheese
Brand
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Use by Date and earlier: 1. 1/4/2024 2. 1/4/2024 3. 11/21/2923
Products Sold
Use by Date and earlier: 1. 1/4/2024 2. 1/4/2024 3. 11/21/2923
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is recalling Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value due to Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to labeled refrigeration requirements varying on finish. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to labeled refrigeration requirements varying on finished product labels.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
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