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Great Lakes Cheese Co INC·Food·Oct 6, 2017

American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Labeling does not identify whey or caseinate as milk ingredients.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAZ, NMMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGreat Lakes Cheese Co INC
Recalling firmGreat Lakes Cheese Co INCHiram, OH, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Use By Codes: Jun 8, 2018 S1340P 254 204-1, JUN 22 2018 S1340P 268 204-1, JUN 25 2018 S1340P 271 204-1.
Distribution area
AZNM

AZ and NM.

United States

Quantity affected375 cases (6-2 lb. bags per case)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 8, 2017
FDA recall numberF-0040-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Great Lakes Cheese Co INC initiated this food recall on October 6, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Labeling does not identify whey or caseinate as milk ingredients. The FDA report lists distribution as: AZ and NM.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Labeling does not identify whey or caseinate as milk ingredients.

American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, NET WT was made or distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co INC in Hiram, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0040-2018, dated November 8, 2017.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the lot and date codes against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared milk

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, vomiting or anaphylaxis can occur in people with a milk allergy.

When symptoms may appear

Reactions can begin within minutes to a few hours after eating the product.

Higher-risk groups

People with a diagnosed cow's milk allergy, especially children and anyone with a history of anaphylaxis.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy.
  2. 2Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, NET WT recall?

Great Lakes Cheese Co INC recalled American Accent Shredded Imitation Mozzarella Cheese, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0040-2018. Labeling does not identify whey or caseinate as milk ingredients.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat the product if you have a milk allergy. Seek emergency care for breathing difficulty, throat swelling or other signs of anaphylaxis. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Great Lakes Cheese Co INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0040-2018. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.