FDA Recalls Cottage Cheese Across 24 States

Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmart stores in 24 states has been recalled due to potential under-pasteurization of liquid dairy ingredients, which could lead to illness. Consumers are advised to check for specific UPCs and expiration dates and to dispose of or return any affected products.
Precious Eseaye
Precious Eseaye • Health • 4 months ago • 2 minute read •
FDA Recalls Cottage Cheese Across 24 States

Great Value cottage cheese has been recalled from Walmart stores across 24 states due to concerns that the products may contain liquid dairy ingredients that have not been fully pasteurized.

This poses a risk of illness, although no related illnesses have been reported to date.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall, urging consumers to check their refrigerators for the affected items.

The recalled products, produced by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA) under the Great Value brand name, were sold between February 17 and February 20, 2026.

The specific varieties, sizes, UPCs, and expiration dates are crucial for identification. Consumers should look for:

  • Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat
    Size: 24 oz.
    UPC: 078742373393
    Expiration dates: APR-01-26, APR-03-26

  • Walmart Great Value Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat
    Size: 24 oz.
    UPC: 078742116730
    Expiration dates: APR-01-26, APR-02-26, APR-03-26

  • Walmart Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum
    Size: 16 oz.
    UPC: 078742372358
    Expiration date: APR-02-26

  • Walmart Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum
    Size: 24 oz.
    UPC: 078742372365
    Expiration dates: APR-02-26, APR-03-26

  • Walmart Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum
    Size: 3 lbs.
    UPC: 078742147970
    Expiration dates: APR-01-26, APR-02-26

The affected cottage cheese was distributed and sold in Walmart stores located in the following states: 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.

Walmart shoppers who have purchased any of these recalled products should not consume them.

Instead, the items should either be discarded or returned to a Walmart store for a full refund.

For additional information or inquiries, consumers can contact SUSA directly at 1-888-587-2423.

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