Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Recall #F-0185-2020 · Initiated 2019-10-11

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What happened

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recalled approximately 4,700 cases of 5-pound blocks of pasteurized process American cheese because some packages may contain small pieces of metal. The affected cheese was sold under six different store brands across 12 states.

Who is at risk

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

What to do

Check your freezer or refrigerator for any 5-pound yellow American cheese loaves from the brands listed (Delicatessan Quality, John F. Martin & Sons, Best Yet, Market 32, Black Bear, or ShopRite). If you have one of these products, do not eat it—return it to the store where you purchased it for a refund.

Product

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) John F. Martin & Sons; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

4700 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) 6/16/2020; 2) 06/14/2020; 3) 6/14/2020; 6/22/2020; 4) 06/14/2020, 06/22/2020; 5) 06/16/2020, 06/14/2020; 6) 06/16/2020, 06/14/2020

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Telephone

Terminated

2020-09-25