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Class III Recall

Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, packaged under the following brands and sizes: 1. Clancy's CheeseMelt, 1/2 Less

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class III for Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, packaged under the following brands and siz by Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.. Reason: Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to labeled refrigeration requirements varying on finish.

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1526-2023

Action Date

2023-09-27

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

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

Lot/Code Info: Use by Date and earlier: 1. 2/13/2024 2. 4/22/2024 3. 3/8/2024 4. 1/30/2024 5. 2/15/2024 6. 1/14/2024 7. 1/2/2024 8. 1/21/2024 9. 1/21/2024 10. 1/2/2024 11. 1/15/2024

Quantity Affected: 7,218,700 lbs. total

Reason for Recall

Refrigerated pasteurized process cheese products may not be refrigerated at customer level due to labeled refrigeration requirements varying on finished product labels.

Distribution

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

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2023-08-11

Company

Context & Analysis

This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.

This was one of 52 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class III recall?

A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Great Lakes Cheese, Inc.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. have FDA actions?

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc. has 11 FDA actions in our database, including 11 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1526-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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