Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Recall #F-0183-2020 · Initiated 2019-10-11

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What happened

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recalled pasteurized process American cheese in 5-pound loaves because some packages may contain small pieces of metal. The affected cheese was sold under the Foodtown, Hannaford, and Wegmans brand names.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this cheese product in the affected states should check their package, though the risk is limited since only 1,516 cases were distributed.

What to do

If you have one of these cheese loaves, do not eat it. Check the package for any visible metal pieces, then discard it or return it to the store where you bought it. Contact the store or Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc if you have questions about your specific purchase.

Product

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

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

1516 cases

Distribution

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

Lot / code info

Expiration date: 1) 06/19/2020; 2) 06/19/2020, 06/26/2020; 3) 06/26/2020

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated