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Health Alert: Saputo Recalls Cottage Cheese at Walmart

2/26/2026

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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling certain cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's Great Value brand due to potential health risks from insufficient pasteurization.
The recall affects products distributed in 24 states between February 17 and February 20, 2026.
The affected items include Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese (24 oz), Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese (24 oz), and Small Curd Cottage Cheese (16 oz, 24 oz, and 3 lb).
Consumers should not consume these products and are advised to return them for a refund.
The issue was identified during pasteurizer troubleshooting with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

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Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is recalling certain cottage cheese products sold under Walmart's Great Value brand due to potential health risks from insufficient pasteurization.
The recall affects products distributed in 24 states between February 17 and February 20, 2026.
The affected items include Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese (24 oz), Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese (24 oz), and Small Curd Cottage Cheese (16 oz, 24 oz, and 3 lb).
Consumers should not consume these products and are advised to return them for a refund.
The issue was identified during pasteurizer troubleshooting with the California Department of Food and Agriculture.