Saputo Cheese USA Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of select Great Value brand cottage cheese products distributed through Walmart locations spanning 23 states. The recall was prompted by the discovery of potentially unpasteurized liquid dairy ingredients during routine pasteurizer maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
The affected products were manufactured and distributed between February 17-20, 2026, with expiration dates scheduled for April 2026. While no consumer illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled items, the company determined that the products posed potential health risks to vulnerable populations, including young children, elderly individuals, and those with compromised immune systems. Saputo has since repaired the pasteurization equipment and received verification of its operational status from California health authorities.
Consumers who have purchased the affected cottage cheese products are advised to discontinue use and contact Saputo or return the items to their point of purchase. The company's swift identification and remediation of the equipment issue, combined with California's verification of the corrective measures, underscores the effectiveness of food safety oversight protocols in preventing potential public health incidents.