United States
FDA announced the recall of 7,218,700 lbs of Processed Cheese Pasteurized products by Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. due to mislabeling. These products have labels that do not clearly specify the refrigeration requirements. Even though all the products need refrigeration, some labels are missing or unclear about the refrigeration instructions. This mislabeling could lead to customers not storing the products under refrigeration as required for safety, since the labels provide inconsistent or unclear guidance. The products were distributed in 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.
The recalled products are:
- Cheese Spread Pasteurized Process packaged under the following brands and sizes:
1. bowl & Basket, A Shoprite Brand, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 41190-46935 2. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed by: Wakeforn Food Corp, 5000 Riverside Drive, Keasbey, NJ 08832
2. Lucerne Dairy Farms, Family Size, American Style , Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 21130-04365 1. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By Lucerne Foods, Inc., P.O. Box 99, Pleasanton, CA 94566-00009.
3. Meijer Tasty Melt, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 7 19283-54822 1. Refrigerated after Opening. , Dist. By Meijer Distribution, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI 49544
4. pics Original Cheesy Melt, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 41735-12525 5. Refrigerate after Purchase. Prodly Distributed By The Price Chopper, Inc. Schenectady, NY 12306
5. Rouses Markets Easy Melt, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 15418-01466 2. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Rouse's Enterprises, LLC. P.O. Box 5358, Thibodaux, LA 70302
- 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.
- Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread packaged under the following brands and sizes:
1. Great Lakes Cheese Easy Cheesy, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 36514-19245 0. Refrigerate After Purchase. Distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. Hiram, OH 44234
2. HEB Easy Melt Queso Blanco, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453g. UPC 0 41220-95298 4, Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204
3. ingles Laura Lynn Cheasy, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 86854-00843 0, Refrigerate after Purchase. Distributed By Ingles Markets, Inc. Asheville, NC 28816
4. So Cheezy Original, Net Wt 32 oz (2lb)907g. UPC 0 51933-19500 4. Once Opened, Refrigerate and Use Within 5 days. Distributed By: Moran Foods, LLC, St. Ann, MO 63074
- Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, packaged under the following brands and sizes:
1. Clancy's CheeseMelt, 1/2 Less Fat Than Cheddar Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. Refrigerate after Opening. Dist, & Sold exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510
2. Dutch Farms Cheese Melt Original, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 91945-66666 6. Refrigerate after Opeining. Distributed by Dutch Farms, Chicago, IL 60628.
3. Essential Everyday Melting Cheez, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41303-00900 0. After Opening, Refrigerate up to 8 weeks. Do not Freeze. Distributed by UNFI, Providence, RI 02908
4. food club Cheezy does it, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 36800-47137 5. Refrigerate after Purchase. Distributed by Topco Associates, LLC, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.
5. Food Lion Cheesy Melt, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 35826-00937 1. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed by Food Lion, LLC, Salisbury, NC 28147.
6. John F. Martin & Sons, Lancaster County, PA, Easy Cheese Spread, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 46158-83104 2. Refrigerate after Purchase. Distributed By: John F Martin & Sons LLC, Stevens, PA 17578
7. Our Family Smooth & Creamy American Process Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 70253-50209 5. Refrigerated after Opening. Distributed By Pique Brands, Inc. Grand Rapids, MI 49518
8. Schnucks Cheesy Melt, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41318-58000 6. Keep Refrigerated after Opening. Distributed By Schnuck Markets, Inc., St. Louis, MO 63146-6928
9. Tops Cheezy Does, Melts Easily, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. Refrigerate after Purchase. Distributed By Tops Markets, LLC, 124 Taylor Drive, Depew, NY 14043
10. Troyer Simply Meltz Easy, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 49646-93489 8. Refrigerate after Purchase. Manufactured for: Troyer Cheese, Inc., Millersburg, OH 44654.
11. Walnut Creek Foods Meltz Cheesy, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 25555-99701 8. Refrigerated after Opening. Distributed By Walnut Creek Foods, Walnut Creek, OH 44687
- 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
- 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 Value Original Melt'n Dip Easy Melt Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 78742-35328 9. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
3. SE Grocers Melting American Style Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 38259-11152 9. Refrigerated after Opening. Disbributed BY: Southeastern Grocers, 8928 Prominence Pkwy, Bldg 200, Jacksonville, FL 32256
- 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
- Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread packaged under the following brands and sizes:
1. HEB Easy Melt Original, Net Wt 16 oz (1 lb) 453g. UPC 0 41220-73808 3. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204
2. HEB Easy Melt Original, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-00767 7. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204
- Hill Country Fare Melt'n Cheese, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-77273 5. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: H-E-B, San Antonio, TX 78204
- Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Queso Blanco, Half the Fat of Cheddar Cheese packaged under the following brands and sizes:
1. Clancy's CheeseMelt, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. Refrigerate after Opening. Dist, & Sold exclusively by: Aldi, Batavia, IL 60510
2. Hill Country Fare Melt'n Cheese, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 041220-99489 2. Refrigerate after Opening. Distributed By: H-E-B San Antonia, TX 78204
- HEB Easy Melt Salsa Queso, with Tomatoes, Jalapeno Peppers & Onions, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-33063 8. Refrigerate after Opening. Made with Pride and Care for H-E-B, San Antonio, Texas 78204
This recall was initiated on 8/11/2023 and its status is ongoing. Do not consume, sell, or distribute the recalled product.
In case you experience harm from these products, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Source:
www.accessdata.fda.gov
