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From the food in your fridge to the appliances in your home to the car in your driveway, recalls touch everyday life, but the warnings don’t always reach us in time. It takes time for the investigators to kind of put the pieces of the puzzle together. Teresa Murray is the consumer watchdog for the US Public Interest Research Group. She walked us through the timeline of *** typical food recall. It can take several weeks between the time that somebody gets sick and goes. To *** medical provider and then the time that the CDC identifies the source and there’s enough information to say, Aha, OK, it’s that particular brand of that particular product. For things like vehicles and consumer products, Murray says it can take months, even years, as regulators and companies negotiate over fixes. The consequences of those delays can be deadly. Last week, the US government released *** warning about *** popular Fisher Price baby. In 2019, Fisher Price recalled its rock and place sleeper after more than 30 infant deaths since its 2009 release. *** House Oversight report found the company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission knew of fatalities and injuries as early as 2012. Since the recall, the CPSC says 70 more deaths have been reported, including eight after the announcement prompting *** re-announcement in 2023. Our recall notifications. I mean this country absolutely stinks, and unfortunately there’s not one single policy solution that would just fix everything. I mean, we all need to do better. So what can you do before you buy anything? Check safeerproducts.gov. That’s the CPSC site where you can file and read complaints. You can search by brand and search by kind of by product. You can say, gosh, there have been like dozens of complaints, and that might give you *** clue. Maybe you should try and look for *** different brand. Register big ticket items, especially baby gear like car seats and strollers, so companies can contact you if *** recall happens. For vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has *** tool on its website that lets you search for recalls associated with your vehicle identification number, otherwise known as VIN. Finally, sign up for recall alerts by visiting this site, recalls.gov. And Murray recommends making recall checks part of your weekly routine. Reporting in Washington, I’m Annie Lou.
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Cottage Cheese Recalled in 24 States Due to Pasteurization Issue
Here’s what you need to know.
Cottage cheese is absolutely having a moment. According to data by Compeer Financial, sales of cottage cheese jumped 20% between June 2024 and June 2025. And really, what’s not to love? It’s tasty and often considered by experts to be a great source of protein and calcium. However, today, cottage cheese fans may want to be wary of what products they have in their fridge, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a new cottage cheese recall you need to know about.Related video above: How to stay ahead of recallsWhat, exactly, is being recalled?On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the FDA issued a voluntary recall for select cottage cheese products by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. All of the recalled products were sold in white plastic tubs with white lids. The recall includes the following products.Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat: 24 oz. containerUPC 078742373393best if used by APR-03-26 or APR-01-26Great Value Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat: 24 oz. containerUPC 078742116730best if used by APR-01-26, APR-02-26, or APR-03-26Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum: 16 oz. containerUPC 078742372358best if used by APR-02-26Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum: 24 oz. containerUPC 078742372365best if used by APR-02-26 or APR-03-26Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum: 3 lb. containerUPC 078742147970best if used by APR-01-26 or APR-02-26Why is cottage cheese being recalled?According to the FDA’s notice, the cottage cheese is being recalled “due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards.”It noted that no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported in connection with this recall; however, “consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially to the young and elderly or immunocompromised individuals.” As the FDA separately warns, “Raw milk can carry dangerous germs such as Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Campylobacter, and others that cause foodborne illness, often called ‘food poisoning.’ These germs can seriously injure the health of anyone who drinks raw milk or eats products made from raw milk.” However, it adds that these germs can be especially dangerous to “people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes), children, older adults, and pregnant women.”Where was the cottage cheese shipped?The recalled cottage cheese products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in 24 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Per the notice, the products were distributed between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20, 2026.What should I do if I have this cottage cheese in my fridge?The FDA is urging customers who purchased the affected products to “not consume them and either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.” Those with questions can contact the company directly at 1-888-587-2423 from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.
Cottage cheese is absolutely having a moment. According to data by Compeer Financial, sales of cottage cheese jumped 20% between June 2024 and June 2025. And really, what’s not to love? It’s tasty and often considered by experts to be a great source of protein and calcium. However, today, cottage cheese fans may want to be wary of what products they have in their fridge, as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has a new cottage cheese recall you need to know about.
Related video above: How to stay ahead of recalls
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What, exactly, is being recalled?
On Tuesday, Feb. 24, the FDA issued a voluntary recall for select cottage cheese products by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. All of the recalled products were sold in white plastic tubs with white lids. The recall includes the following products.
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Great Value Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat: 24 oz. container
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Great Value Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat: 24 oz. container
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Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum: 16 oz. container
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Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum: 24 oz. container
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Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Minimum: 3 lb. container
Why is cottage cheese being recalled?
According to the FDA’s notice, the cottage cheese is being recalled “due to the possibility of liquid dairy ingredients used in the items not being fully pasteurized according to state regulatory standards.”
It noted that no illnesses or hospitalizations have been reported in connection with this recall; however, “consuming products that are not fully pasteurized can pose a significant health risk, especially to the young and elderly or immunocompromised individuals.”
As the FDA separately warns, “Raw milk can carry dangerous germs such as Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, Campylobacter, and others that cause foodborne illness, often called ‘food poisoning.’ These germs can seriously injure the health of anyone who drinks raw milk or eats products made from raw milk.” However, it adds that these germs can be especially dangerous to “people with weakened immune systems (such as transplant patients and individuals with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and diabetes), children, older adults, and pregnant women.”
Where was the cottage cheese shipped?
The recalled cottage cheese products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in 24 states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. Per the notice, the products were distributed between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20, 2026.
What should I do if I have this cottage cheese in my fridge?
The FDA is urging customers who purchased the affected products to “not consume them and either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.” Those with questions can contact the company directly at 1-888-587-2423 from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT.
