The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1527-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Great Value Cheese Recall Due to Inconsistent Refrigeration Label Requirements

Great Value Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese is being recalled due to inconsistent refrigeration labeling requirements that may result in improper storage. The product has a use-by date of 1/4/2024 or earlier.

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: FDA Class III classification. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The hazard is labeling-related with potential food safety implications, characterized as a precautionary recall due to minor labeling inconsistencies.

Plain-English summary

Great Value Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, is being recalled. The product has a Net Weight of 32 oz (2 lbs) and UPC 0 78742-01517 0, with a use-by date of 1/4/2024 or earlier.

The recall is due to inconsistent refrigeration requirements on the product labels. These varying labeling requirements may result in the cheese not being properly refrigerated at the customer level, potentially compromising food safety.

Approximately 7,218,700 lbs. of product were distributed across 32 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI. The product was distributed by Walmart Inc. and manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Great Value Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Reduced Fat Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 78742-01517 0. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
Manufacturer
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Hazard
  • mis-labeling
  • improper-storage

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: 1/4/2024

Distribution

Distributed in 32 states:

  • AL
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MD
  • ME
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • ND
  • NE
  • NM
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI