Pasteurized Process American Cheese — Class III food recall F-0186-2020
Terminated recall by Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc, reported 2019-12-04, distributed in FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC…. 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
| Recall number | F-0186-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc, Hiram, OH, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-10-11 |
| Classified | 2019-11-25 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-12-04 |
| Terminated | 2020-09-25 |
| Distributed | FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NY, PA, VT |
| Quantity | 5,977 cases |
| Reason classes | foreign material |
| Expiration dates | 2020-06-19 |
Product
Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Delicatessan Quality; 2) Primo Taglio Classics; 3) Best Yet; 4) Market 32; 5) Black Bear; 6) ShopRite
Reason for recall
5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
Machine access
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