CLASS II Food recall · Reported 8 Nov 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese recalled

Great Lakes Cheese Co 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

Lot, batch or date codesUse By Codes: Jun 8, 2018 S1340P 254 204-1, JUN 22 2018 S1340P 268 204-1, JUN 25 2018 S1340P 271 204-1.

Quantity recalled375 cases (6-2 lb. bags per case)

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 Co, 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: Temperature Abuse
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.

Foods that need refrigeration and were stored or shipped too warm can grow harmful bacteria without any change in look or smell.

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.

Arizona New Mexico

Questions about this recall

Is American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese recalled?

Yes. Great Lakes Cheese Co recalled American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese on 6 Oct 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0040-2018.

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 21 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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