The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1334-2019·Announced 2019-05-15

Schreiber Foods Recalls Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese for Foreign Material

Schreiber Foods is recalling specific brands of Colby and Monterey Jack cheese due to the presence of hard plastic foreign material.

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 involves foreign material (hard plastic) which poses a risk of injury but is not a high-risk pathogen or allergen mislabeling.

Plain-English summary

Schreiber Foods Inc is voluntarily recalling 64,549 cases of shredded and block Colby and Monterey Jack cheese. The recall is being conducted because the product may contain hard plastic foreign material.

The affected products include various sizes and brands, such as Great Value, HeluvaGood, Members Mark, and Clover Valley. These items were distributed to retail grocery stores and distribution centers in 31 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific products and expiration dates listed in the official recall notice. If you have these products, you should stop using them and contact the retailer where they were purchased for a refund or replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Shredded and blocks of Colby & Monterey Jack cheese - Labeled and Packaged: 1) Great Value, Finely Shredded, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt 8 oz; packaged in plastic pouches, 12 per case; 2) Great Value, Finely Shredded, Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese, Net Wt 16 oz; pack
Affected units
64,549

Distribution

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Schreiber Foods Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →