Walmart Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese in 24 States

Walmart has initiated a voluntary recall of three varieties of its Great Value brand small curd cottage cheese sold in 24 states, due to concerns that the products may not have been properly pasteurized. The affected items, produced by Saputo Cheese USA, were distributed to stores between February 17 and 20 and carry best-by dates of April 1, 2 or 3, 2026.

The recall stems from routine pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises conducted by Saputo in collaboration with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. During these checks, the company and regulators identified a potential issue where liquid dairy ingredients used in the cheese may not have met state standards for full pasteurization, a process that heats products to kill harmful bacteria. According to the Food and Drug Administration, which announced the recall, the problem was detected proactively, and no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported in connection with the products.

The recalled items include:

Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese with 4 percent milkfat minimum, in 16-ounce, 24-ounce and 3-pound containers with best-by dates of April 2, 2026 for the 16-ounce and 24-ounce sizes, and April 1 or 2,...