Pasteurized Process American Cheese recalled over foreign material

Recall date

October 11, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recalls Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Foodtown; 2) Hannaford; 3) W…

Recall number

F-0183-2020

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Sold / distributed

Distributed to 12 states: MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, and IL

Why it was recalled

5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Foodtown; 2) Hannaford; 3) Wegmans