Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Recall #F-0184-2020 · Initiated 2019-10-11

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What happened

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recalled approximately 1,273 cases of 5-pound loaves of pasteurized process American cheese because small pieces of metal may be present in the product. The affected cheese was sold under multiple store brands including Wegmans, Market Basket, Cabot, Field, Foodtown, and Hannaford.

Who is at risk

Everyone who purchased these products should be concerned, as metal fragments could cause injury if consumed.

What to do

Check your home for any 5-pound loaves of American cheese from the affected brands purchased in MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, or IL. If you have this product, do not eat it—return it to the store where you bought it for a refund or replacement, or contact the store directly for instructions.

Product

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

1273 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) 06/23/2020; 2) 06/16/2020; 3) 6/15/2020; 4) 6/22/2020; 5) 6/14/2020, 6/22/2020; 6) 6/14/2020; 6/22/2020

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone