CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report
American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese recalled
Great Lakes Cheese is recalling American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, distributed in Arizona, New Mexico. The recall was initiated on 6 Oct 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0040-2018
- FDA event ID
- 78267
- Recalling firm
- Great Lakes Cheese, Hiram, OH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 6 Oct 2017
- FDA classified
- 27 Oct 2017
- Reported
- 8 Nov 2017
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Other Reasons
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 6 Oct 2017 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 27 Oct 2017 | Classified by FDA | +21 days |
| 8 Nov 2017 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labeling does not identify whey or caseinate as milk ingredients.
Product as listed by the FDA
American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, Net Wt. 32 oz. (2lbs) 907g. UPC 36514-28012 Keep Refrigerated. Distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., Hiram, Ohio 44234.
Where it was distributed
AZ and NM.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labeling does not identify whey or caseinate as milk ingredients.
Which lots are affected?
Use By Codes: Jun 8, 2018 S1340P 254 204-1, JUN 22 2018 S1340P 268 204-1, JUN 25 2018 S1340P 271 204-1.
Where was it sold?
AZ and NM.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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