Hill Country Fare Melt'n Cheese, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 oz (2 lbs) 907g. UPC 0 41220-77273 5.
Summary
The FDA issued a Class III for Hill Country Fare Melt'n Cheese, Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, Net Wt 32 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-1531-2023
Action Date
2023-09-27
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
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
Lot/Code Info: Use by Date and earlier: 1/20/2024
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
La Crosse, WI
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-1531-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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