Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Due to Health Risk

FDA Recalls & Safety Alerts

Filed February 24th, 2026

Detected February 26th, 2026

Summary

Saputo USA is recalling Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmart due to potential under-pasteurization, posing a health risk. The FDA is aware of the recall, which affects products distributed in multiple states. Consumers are advised to return affected products for a refund.

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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of select Great Value cottage cheese products due to the possibility that liquid dairy ingredients were not fully pasteurized. This issue was discovered during pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises conducted with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. While no illnesses have been reported, under-pasteurized products can pose a significant health risk, particularly to vulnerable populations. The recall affects products distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in 25 states between February 17 and February 20, 2026.

Consumers who have purchased the affected cottage cheese should not consume it and are advised to dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The pasteurizer has since been returned to normal function and verified by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration, and consumers can contact Saputo for more information.

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Company Announcement Date:

February 24, 2026

FDA Publish Date:

February 25, 2026

Product Type: Food & Beverages
Cheese/Cheese Product Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Not fully pasteurized. Company Name: Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Great Value Product Description: Product Description Cottage Cheese

Company Announcement

MILWAUKEE, WI – FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA or Saputo) is voluntarily recalling select cottage cheese products produced by SUSA due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards. While no illnesses or hospitalizations associated with the recalled products have been reported to date, consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially to the young and elderly or immunocompromised individuals.

The issue was discovered during pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises conducted by SUSA in conjunction with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

The affected products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers 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 between February 17 and February 20, 2026, and include:

| Product Name | Packaging Type & Size | UPC | Expiration Dates |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Great Value Fat Free Small Curd
Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat | 24 oz. container | 078742373393 | BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26 |
| Great Value Lowfat Small Curd
Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat | 24 oz. container | 078742116730 | BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26 |
| Great Value Small Curd Cottage
Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum | 16 oz. container | 078742372358 | BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 |
| 24 oz. container | 078742372365 | BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26 | |
| 3 lb. container | 078742147970 | BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 | |
All products were sold in white plastic tubs with white lids. The “Best By’ dates are located on the side of the lids. Please see attached photos for ease of identification.

The impacted pasteurizer was returned to normal function and was verified and sealed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. No other products produced in the facility were affected.

Customers who purchased the affected products should not consume them and either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Saputo at 1-888-587-2423 from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

About Saputo USA
Saputo USA is part of Saputo Inc., one of the top 10 dairy processors in the world. Through the Dairy Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a vast assortment of cheeses. Furthermore, the company converts, markets and sells a broad range of specialty cheeses and holds an important portfolio of import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. Saputo USA also produces a variety of dairy and non-dairy extended shelf-life products. Additionally, Saputo produces, markets and distributes dairy ingredients in the USA and on the international market. Products are sold under a variety of the company's brand names as well as under customer brand names.

Saputo USA is among the top mozzarella, string cheese and domestic blue and goat cheese producers and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products in this region.

Saputo USA is the trading name of Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Company Contact Information

Consumers: Saputo 1-888-587-2423 Media: Marlene Robillard, Senior Director, Communications and Public Relations 1-514-328-3366 ext. 5002036 / 1-866-648-5902 media@saputo.com