What happened
Potentially under pasteurized. The firm was notified by the California Department of Agriculture that due to the broken seal on the pasteurizer, the products may be under pasteurized, and they should recall the products.
What to do
Check your fridge, freezer and pantry for the product described below, and compare the brand, size and product codes carefully. If you have it, don't eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. If you or someone in your home ate it and feels unwell, contact a doctor. If you have a food allergy, don't eat the product even if it looks and smells normal.
Recall details
- Recall date
- Feb 21, 2026
- Country
- United States
- Company
- Saputo Cheese USA, Inc
- Type
- Class II
- Reason
- Potentially under pasteurized. The firm was notified by the California Department of Agriculture that due to the broken seal on the pasteurizer, the products may be under pasteurized, and they should recall the products.
- Product
- Great Value Cottage Cheese Small Curd 4% Milkfat NET WT 16oZ UPC 0 78742 37235 8; 24oz UPC 0 78742 37236 5 & 3lb UPC 0 78742 14797 0 DISTRIBUTED BY: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716
- Where it was sold
- Product was shipped to the following states: AL, AZ, CA, IL, MO, MS, NM, NV, UT, WA & WY.
- Quantity
- 1,947cs/6/16oz tubs, 1,844cs/12/24oz tubs & 4,689 cs/4/3lb tubs
- Product codes
- 16oz Tub: BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 PLT #06-71 24oz tub: BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26 PLT# 06-71 3LB TUB: BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26 B2 PLT#06-71 & BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 B3 PLT# 06-71
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall number
- H-0583-2026
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This page summarizes the official notice; the agency's notice is the authoritative version.