Saputo Recalls Light String Cheese Due to Off Odor and Taste
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling Light String Cheese sold under multiple brands due to an off odor and off taste.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard is an off odor/taste without reported illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, due to an off odor and off taste. The affected product was sold under the brands Fit & Active, LIDL, Market Pantry, and AHOLD in various package sizes.
The recall involves 36,071 lbs. of cheese distributed in California, Florida, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. Specific best-by and use-by dates are listed for each brand and package size in the official recall notice.
Consumers should check their pantries for the affected products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under the following brands and package sizes: 1. Fit & Active, 10 oz,., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 041498-190293; 2. LIDL, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. BEST BY 29MAR18L3 3. Market Pantry, 5
- Manufacturer
- Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
- Category
- Food — Cheese
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 (3)
- 1. Fit & Active BEST BY 26MAR18G1
- BEST BY 05APR18G1
- BEST BY 05APR18G2
Distribution
Related recalls
Same manufacturer · Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
See all →- SevereGreat Value Fat Free Cottage Cheese Recalled for Potential Under-Pasteurization
FDA (Food) · 2026-03-25
- HighClover Sonoma Sour Cream Recalled for Potential Underpasteurization
FDA (Food) · 2026-03-25
- SevereGreat Value Cottage Cheese Small Curd Recall Due to Potential Underpasteurization
FDA (Food) · 2026-03-25
- HighGreat Value Lowfat Cottage Cheese Recalled for Possible Under-Pasteurization
FDA (Food) · 2026-03-25
- HighClover Sonoma Cottage Cheese Recalled for Potential Under-Pasteurization
FDA (Food) · 2026-03-25
Same hazard · off odor
See all →- ModerateNeuro Nourish dietary supplement recalled over premature lipid oxidation
FDA (Food) · 2026-06-17
- SevereHouse of Raeford Recalls Foster Farms Mini Chicken Corn Dogs for Spoilage
USDA FSIS · 2023-06-30
- ModerateBetty Buzz Sparkling Grapefruit Recalled for Off-Odor
FDA (Food) · 2022-12-14
- ModerateAbbott Calcilo XD Infant Formula Recalled for Compromised Can Seams
FDA (Food) · 2019-10-16
- ModerateEquate High Performance Protein Shake Chocolate Recalled for Off Odor and Taste
FDA (Food) · 2018-09-05