Great Value Cottage Cheese recalled due to Not Fully Pasteurized

United States

Update March 18th, 2026:
The recall has been officially classified as a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Updated distribution information indicates that affected products were shipped to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Illinois, Missouri, Mississippi, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.

Additional products have been identified as part of the recall, including:

PRODUCT: Clover Sonoma Cottage Cheese Low Fat 2% Milkfat
- Size: 16 oz and 32 oz
- UPC: 0 70852 54400 7 (16 oz); 0 70852 54200 3 (32 oz)
- Best by Date: March 31, 2026
- Product Quantity: 422 cases / 12 / 16 oz tubs + 195 cases / 12 / 32 oz tubs
- Additional Information: Distributed by Clover-Stornetta Farms LLC, Petaluma, CA.

PRODUCT: Clover Sonoma Sour Cream
- Size: 8 oz and 16 oz
- UPC: 0 70852 61800 5 (8 oz); 0 70852 61500 4 (16 oz)
- Best by Date: April 17, 2026
- Product Quantity: 300 cases / 12 / 8 oz tubs + 142 cases / 12 / 16 oz tubs
- Additional Information: Distributed by Clover-Stornetta Farms LLC, Petaluma, CA.

Source: www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm


February 25th, 2026:
Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA or Saputo) is voluntarily recalling select cottage cheese products produced by SUSA due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. Consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially to the young and elderly or immunocompromised individuals. The affected products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming between February 17 and February 20, 2026

AFFECTED PRODUCT

PRODUCT: Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat
- Packaging Type & Size: 24 oz. container
- UPC: 078742373393
- Expiration Dates: BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26 / BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26

PRODUCT: Great Value Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat
- Packaging Type & Size: 24 oz. container
- UPC: 078742116730
- Expiration Dates: BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26 / BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 / BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26

PRODUCT: Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum
- Packaging Type & Size: 16 oz. container
- UPC: 078742372358
- Expiration Dates: BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26

PRODUCT: Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum
- Packaging Type & Size: 24 oz. container
- UPC: 078742372365
- Expiration Dates: BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 / BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26

PRODUCT: Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum
- Packaging Type & Size: 3 lb. container
- UPC: 078742147970
- Expiration Dates: BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26 / BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
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All products were sold in white plastic tubs with white lids. The “Best By’ dates are located on the side of the lids.

The issue was discovered during pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises conducted by SUSA in conjunction with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/saputo-usa-recalls-great-value-cottage-cheese-because-possible-health-risk