CLASS III Food recall · Reported 4 Dec 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - loaves recalled

Great Lakes Cheese is recalling Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - loaves, distributed in 12 states. The recall was initiated on 11 Oct 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

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Lot, batch or date codesExpiration Date: 1) 06/23/2020; 2) 06/16/2020; 3) 6/15/2020; 4) 6/22/2020; 5) 6/14/2020, 6/22/2020; 6) 6/14/2020; 6/22/2020

Quantity recalled1273 cases

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-0184-2020
FDA event ID: 84046
Recalling firm: Great Lakes Cheese, Hiram, OH
Brand: Pasteurized Process
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 11 Oct 2019
FDA classified: 25 Nov 2019
Reported: 4 Dec 2019
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Cheese

Timeline

11 Oct 2019	Recall initiated by company
25 Nov 2019	Classified by FDA	+45 days
4 Dec 2019	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.

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

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford

Where it was distributed

Distributed to 12 states: MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, and IL

Florida Georgia Illinois Kentucky Massachusetts Maryland Maine North Carolina New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Vermont

Stores named: Wegmans, Food Lion

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.

Which lots are affected?

Expiration Date: 1) 06/23/2020; 2) 06/16/2020; 3) 6/15/2020; 4) 6/22/2020; 5) 6/14/2020, 6/22/2020; 6) 6/14/2020; 6/22/2020

Where was it sold?

Distributed to 12 states: MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, and IL

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 III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

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

5 other products · FDA event 84046

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
4 Dec 2019	CLASS III	Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - loaves recalledPasteurized Process	Great Lakes Cheese	Foreign Material	12 states
4 Dec 2019	CLASS III	Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 2 - loaves recalledPasteurized Process	Great Lakes Cheese	Foreign Material	12 states
4 Dec 2019	CLASS III	Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - loaves recalledPasteurized Process	Great Lakes Cheese	Foreign Material	12 states
4 Dec 2019	CLASS III	Prima Della Delicatessen Pasteurized Process Sharp American recalledPrima Della	Great Lakes Cheese	Foreign Material	12 states
4 Dec 2019	CLASS III	Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - loaves recalledPasteurized Process	Great Lakes Cheese	Foreign Material	12 states

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