CLASS II Food recall · Reported 15 May 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Great Value, Finely Shredded, Fiesta Blend Cheese recalled
Schreiber Foods is recalling Great Value, Finely Shredded, Fiesta Blend Cheese, Shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso, distributed in 30 states. The recall was initiated on 14 Apr 2019 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-1335-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82627
- Recalling firm
- Schreiber Foods, Green Bay, WI
- Brand
- Great
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 14 Apr 2019
- FDA classified
- 8 May 2019
- Reported
- 15 May 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Telephone
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Ready Meals
Timeline
| 14 Apr 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 8 May 2019 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 15 May 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Product is being recalled due to the presence of foreign material (hard plastic).
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
Great Value, Finely Shredded, Fiesta Blend Cheese, Shredded Monterey Jack, Cheddar, Queso Quesadilla and Asadero Cheeses, Net Wt 8 oz; packaged in plastic pouches, 12 per case;
Where it was distributed
Distributed to retail grocery stores and grocery store distribution centers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI
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Stores named: Walmart
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product is being recalled due to the presence of foreign material (hard plastic).
Which lots are affected?
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Where was it sold?
Distributed to retail grocery stores and grocery store distribution centers in AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MN, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI
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.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 82627This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Shredded and blocks of Colby & Monterey Jack cheese recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Shredded and blocks of Colby & Monterey Jack cheese recalled | Schreiber Foods | Foreign Material | 30 states |
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