The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1524-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Giant Eagle Cheese Spread Recalled Due to Inconsistent Refrigeration Labels

Giant Eagle Easy Melt cheese spread products have inconsistent refrigeration instructions on their labels. The varying label requirements may cause improper storage, creating potential food safety concerns.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class III

Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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: FDA Class III recall for a labeling error with varying refrigeration instructions. The hazard is theoretical with no reported illnesses, placing this in the 'Moderate' category for minor labeling errors per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Giant Eagle Easy Melt Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Spread is being recalled due to inconsistent labeling of refrigeration requirements. The pasteurized cheese products have varying refrigeration instructions on their labels, which may cause confusion and improper storage by consumers.

The recalled product is 32 oz (2 lb) packages with UPC 0-30034-06289-7 and a use-by date of January 2, 2024 or earlier. The cheese spread was distributed by Giant Eagle, Inc., and manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. Approximately 7.2 million pounds of product were affected across 31 states.

Consumers should verify proper refrigeration instructions before using the product. If the labeling is unclear or inconsistent, consumers should contact the manufacturer for clarification or discard the product to ensure food safety.

The recalled product

Product
giant eagle Easy Melt, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Spread. Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 30034-06289 7. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed by Giant Eagle, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA 15328-2809.
Manufacturer
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Category
Food — Dairy / Prepared Cheese
Hazard

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 (1)

  • Use by Date and Earlier: 1/2/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 32 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Great Lakes Cheese, 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.

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