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Cottage Cheese Sold at Walmart Recalled over Pasteurization Concern, FDA Says

Saputo recalled Great Value cottage cheese in 24 states due to incomplete pasteurization, posing health risks especially to vulnerable groups, with no illnesses reported so far.

  • Milwaukee-Based notice on Feb. 24, 2026 stated that Saputo Cheese USA Inc. recalled cottage cheese over potential unpasteurized liquid dairy ingredients.
  • Saputo engineers and the California Department of Food and Agriculture identified the issue during pasteurizer troubleshooting, and the impacted pasteurizer was verified and sealed by state regulators.
  • The alert lists three Great Value cottage cheese products with specific UPCs, Best By dates from April 1–3, 2026, distributed to Walmart stores in 24 states between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20, 2026.
  • Customers who bought the recalled tubs should immediately stop consuming them and contact Saputo Cheese USA Inc. at 1-888-587-2423; no illnesses have been reported to date, but unpasteurized products pose higher risk to vulnerable groups.
  • With the FDA involved, the alert emphasized product photos and Best By dates on lids for identification, and Saputo USA is part of Saputo Inc., a top 10 dairy processor.
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Cottage cheese sold at Walmart recalled over pasteurization concern, FDA says

Several cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's Great Value brand in 24 states are under recall over a possible health risk. (FDA)

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