The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0040-2018·Announced 2017-11-08

Great Lakes Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese Recalled for Milk Labeling Error

Great Lakes Cheese Co. is recalling American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese because the label fails to identify whey and caseinate as milk ingredients.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling for milk, a common allergen, which corresponds to the 'High' severity criterion in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. is recalling American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2lbs) 907g. The recall involves 375 cases, with each case containing six 2 lb. bags. The product is distributed in Arizona and New Mexico.

The recall was initiated because the product labeling does not identify whey or caseinate as milk ingredients. This labeling error poses a risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities who may not be aware of the presence of these milk-derived components in the product.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their use-by codes against the following: Jun 8, 2018 S1340P 254 204-1, JUN 22 2018 S1340P 268 204-1, and JUN 25 2018 S1340P 271 204-1. If the product matches these codes, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2lbs) 907g. UPC 36514-28012 Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., Hiram, Ohio 44234.

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Use By Codes: Jun 8
  • 2018 S1340P 254 204-1
  • JUN 22 2018 S1340P 268 204-1
  • JUN 25 2018 S1340P 271 204-1.

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: