FDA recall record

Great Lakes Cheese Co Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per recall — FDA F-0186-2020

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

Class IIIclassification
F-0186-2020official record ID
Dec 4, 2019report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordF-0186-2020
CategoryFood Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmGreat Lakes Cheese Co Inc.
Report dateDec 4, 2019
Recall initiation dateOct 11, 2019
Quantity5977 cases
LocationHiram, OH, United States

Official product description

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) Primo Taglio Classics; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite

Why the product was recalled

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

Distribution information

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

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Telephone.

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