Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese recalled for metal fragments
Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 24 oz. tubs are being recalled due to the potential presence of metal spring fragments. Consumers who have purchased affected product should not consume it.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as FDA Class II. The presence of hard metal fragments in food that could cause physical injury to consumers (including potential internal injury if ingested) meets the Class II threshold and supports a Severe rating per the rubric criterion for Class II recalls.
Plain-English summary
Albertsons Companies LLC is recalling Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese (2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A), 24 oz. tubs, UPC 0 21130 07662 8, with Best Before date of March 31, 2026. The recall is due to the potential presence of hard metal (stainless steel) curled spring fragments in the product. The spring fragments measure approximately 2.27 mm in cross-sectional thickness and 25.38 mm in coil width. While the spring ends are not typically sharp, they may become sharp if broken or cut.
The affected product was distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc. in Alaska, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Washington. Approximately 12,222 tubs (24 oz. per tub) are included in this recall.
Consumers who have purchased affected product should not consume it and should discard it or return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Albertsons Companies LLC at the contact information provided by the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A. Net wt.24oz. Perishable and keep refrigerated. Consumer package is a plastic cup with foil lid and clear plastic lid. UPC 0 21130 07662 8. Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc PO Box 99, Pleasanton, CA. Produ
- Manufacturer
- Albertsons Companies LLC
- Category
- Food — Dairy / Cottage Cheese
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)
- BEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026.
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