Cottage Cheese Sold in Walmart Recalled in 24 States

Consuming the recalled item can pose a ‘significant health risk’ to people, the cheese manufacturer said.

An image of the recalled cottage cheese sold at Walmart. Courtesy of the FDA

Wisconsin-based Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA) is recalling several cottage cheese items sold across 24 states as the liquid dairy ingredients used in the products may not be fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards, the company said in a Feb. 24 announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Three different products are being recalled. The first item is “Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese—0 percent Milkfat” sold in 24 oz. containers, with UPC code 078742373393, and “Best If Used By” dates of April 1 and 3.