Great Lakes Cheese Pasteurized Process American Cheese Recall

Why it was recalled

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

Product description

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Foodtown; 2) Hannaford; 3) Wegmans

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Expiration date: 1) 06/19/2020; 2) 06/19/2020, 06/26/2020; 3) 06/26/2020

Where it was sold

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

What to do if you have this product

Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0183-2020
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: Oct 11, 2019
FDA report date: Dec 4, 2019
Quantity: 1516 cases
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0183-2020, exactly as published.

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City: Hiram
State: OH
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 84046
Address: 17825 Great Lakes Pkwy
Code information: Expiration date: 1) 06/19/2020; 2) 06/19/2020, 06/26/2020; 3) 06/26/2020
Postal code: 44234-9677
Report date: Dec 4, 2019
Product type: Food
Recall number: F-0183-2020
Classification: Class III
Recalling firm: Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Product quantity: 1516 cases
Termination date: Sep 25, 2020
Reason for recall: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Pasteurized Process American Cheese, white, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Foodtown; 2) Hannaford; 3) Wegmans
Distribution pattern: Distributed to 12 states: MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, and IL
Recall initiation date: Oct 11, 2019
Initial firm notification: Telephone
Center classification date: Nov 25, 2019

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report F-0183-2020, published Dec 4, 2019. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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