The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1528-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Refrigerated Pasteurized Cheese Products Recalled Due to Labeling Inconsistency

Great Value and SE Grocers refrigerated cheese products are being recalled because labels contain inconsistent refrigeration requirements, which may result in improper storage by consumers.

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: This is an FDA Class III labeling recall involving inconsistent refrigeration requirements on pasteurized cheese product labels. No illnesses or contamination have been reported, and the hazard is theoretical—the risk that inconsistent labeling may result in improper storage of a perishable refrigerated product. This corresponds to a Moderate severity rating for precautionary food labeling recalls.

Plain-English summary

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. is recalling refrigerated pasteurized cheese products sold under the Great Value and SE Grocers brand names. The recall involves 7,218,700 pounds of product distributed across multiple U.S. states.

The products are being recalled because refrigeration requirements on the product labels are inconsistent. This labeling inconsistency may result in the products not being properly refrigerated at the consumer level.

Specific product UPC codes, sizes, and use-by dates for identifying the recalled items are available in the official FDA recall notification.

The recalled product

Product
Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Great Value Original Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453g. UPC 0 78742-01512 5. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716 2. Great
Manufacturer
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Category
Food — Refrigerated Cheese Product
Hazard
  • mis-labeling

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. 1/4/2024 2. 1/4/2024 3. 11/21/2923

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

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