The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1529-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Harris Teeter Cheesy Melt recalled for labeling refrigeration requirements

Harris Teeter Cheesy Melt pasteurized cheese product is recalled because labeling variations may prevent proper refrigeration. Approximately 7.2 million pounds are affected across 31 states with use-by dates of March 8, 2024 and 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 classified this as a Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves varying labeling of refrigeration requirements that could prevent proper food storage, which constitutes a precautionary food safety recall.

Plain-English summary

Harris Teeter Cheesy Melt, a pasteurized prepared cheese product, is being recalled. The product is manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. and distributed by Harris Teeter, LLC. The recall affects approximately 7.2 million pounds distributed across 31 states, with use-by dates of March 8, 2024 and earlier.

The recall was issued because refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be properly refrigerated at the consumer level. This issue stems from varying refrigeration requirements on the finished product labels, which could prevent consumers from understanding and following correct storage procedures.

Consumers with products bearing UPC code 0 72036-70682 9 and use-by dates of March 8, 2024 or earlier should not consume them. These products should be discarded. Consumers with questions may contact Harris Teeter or their local health authority.

The recalled product

Product
Harris Tetter Cheesy Melt, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 72036-70682 9. After Opening, Refrigerate Up to 8 weeks. Do Not Freeze. Proudly Distributed By: Harris Teeter, LLC, Matthews, NC 28105
Manufacturer
Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.
Category
Food — Cheese / Prepared Dairy
Hazard
  • improper-refrigeration
  • labeling-error

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: 3/8/2024

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

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