CLASS II Food recall · Reported 1 Apr 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin recalled

Albertsons Companies is recalling Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A, distributed in Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, Washington. The recall was initiated on 16 Mar 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026.
Quantity recalled12,222 tubs (24oz. per tub)

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
H-0630-2026
FDA event ID
98611
Recalling firm
Albertsons Companies, Boise, ID
Brand
Lucerne
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
16 Mar 2026
FDA classified
25 Mar 2026
Reported
1 Apr 2026
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Vitamins

Timeline

16 Mar 2026Recall initiated by company
25 Mar 2026Classified by FDA+9 days
1 Apr 2026Published 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

Metal fragments. The potential foreign object is a hard, metal (stainless steel), curled spring. Dimensions of a similar spring measure 2.27mm in cross-sectional thickness and 25.38mm in coil width. Spring ends are not sharp but may be sharp if broken/ cut.

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

Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A. Net wt.24oz. Perishable and keep refrigerated. Consumer package is a plastic cup with foil lid and clear plastic lid. UPC 0 21130 07662 8. Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc PO Box 99, Pleasanton, CA. Product is distributed in a 6-pack case that consists of a flat cardboard tray and clear plastic film. There are no graphics on the distribution unit. The cases are broken down and product is merchandised as a single 24 oz.

Where it was distributed

Distributed in AK, ID, CA, OR, and WA.

AlaskaCaliforniaIdahoOregonWashington

Stores named: Albertsons

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Metal fragments. The potential foreign object is a hard, metal (stainless steel), curled spring. Dimensions of a similar spring measure 2.27mm in cross-sectional thickness and 25.38mm in coil width. Spring ends are not sharp but may be sharp if broken/ cut.

Which lots are affected?

BEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026.

Where was it sold?

Distributed in AK, ID, CA, OR, and WA.

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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