{"id":246394,"date":"2026-02-27T03:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T03:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=recalls&#038;p=246394"},"modified":"2026-02-27T16:06:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:06:06","slug":"walmart-great-value-product-recalled-for-possible-health-risk","status":"publish","type":"recalls","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/recalls\/walmart-great-value-product-recalled-for-possible-health-risk","title":{"rendered":"Walmart Great Value Product Recalled for Possible Health Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) announced Saputo USA issued a voluntary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/saputo-usa-recalls-great-value-cottage-cheese-because-possible-health-risk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recall of Great Value cottage cheese<\/a> sold at Walmart because of a possible health risk.<\/p>\n<p>Select cottage cheese products were recalled because of the possibility that a liquid dairy ingredient used in the items was not fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards.<\/p>\n<p>At this time, no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported. However, consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk to young and elderly or immunocompromised individuals.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Identify Recalled Cottage Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>All products were sold in white plastic tubs with white lids. The \u201cBest By\u201d dates are located on the side of the lids. Find images of affected cottage cheese products <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/safety\/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts\/saputo-usa-recalls-great-value-cottage-cheese-because-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery#recall-photos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> on the FDA\u2019s website.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese &#8211; 0% Milkfat, 24 oz container, UPC &#8211; 078742373393, Best if Used by April 1, 2026 or April 3, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Great Value Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese &#8211; 2% Milkfat, 24 oz container, UPC &#8211; 078742116730, Best if Used by April 1, 2026, April 2, 2026, or April 3, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese &#8211; 4% Milkfat, 16 oz container, UPC &#8211; 078742372358, Best if Used by April 2, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese &#8211; 4% Milkfat, 24 oz container, UPC &#8211; 078742372365, Best if Used by April 2, 2026 or April 3, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese &#8211; 4% Milkfat, 3 lb. container, UPC &#8211; 078742147970, Best if Used by April 1, 2026 or April 2, 2026.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where Affected Cottage Cheese Sold<\/h2>\n<p>Affected products were sold under the Great Value label between February 17 and February 20, 2026, and distributed in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.<\/p>\n<h2>What To Do If You Have the Recalled Cottage Cheese<\/h2>\n<p>If you have the recalled product, do not consume it. Throw the cottage cheese away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact your healthcare provider if you\u2019ve consumed this product and are concerned about injury. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Saputo at 1-888-587-2423 from Monday through Friday, 8 am &#8211; 5 pm CT.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On February 24, 2026, the U.S. Food &amp; Drug Administration (FDA) announced Saputo USA issued a voluntary recall of Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmart because of a possible health risk. 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