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Saputo Cheese USA, INC·Food·Dec 21, 2017

Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Sold Under the Following Brands and Package…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Cheese has an off odor / off taste.

  • 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 FDACA, FL, IA, IN +10 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameSaputo Cheese USA, INC
Recalling firmSaputo Cheese USA INC.Lincolnshire, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 41498 19029 30 85239 11695 10 85239 11812 26 88267 15275 76 88267 12966 76 88267 04482 3
Lot / date codes
  • 1. Fit & Active BEST BY 26MAR18G1, BEST BY 05APR18G1, BEST BY 05APR18G2, BEST BY 05APR18G3. 2. LIDL BEST BY 29MAR18L3 3. Market Pantry 5 oz.. USE BY 05APR2018 L3 4. Market Pantry 10 oz., USE BY 05APR2018 L3 5. AHOLD 8 oz. USE BY 04052018 L3 6. AHOLD 16 oz. USE BY 04052018 L3 7. AHOLD 24 oz.USE BY 04052018 L3
Distribution area
CAFLIAINKSMAMDMONYOHPATXVAWI

CA, FL, IA, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI

United States

Quantity affected36, 071 lbs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 17, 2018
FDA recall numberF-0525-2018

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Saputo Cheese USA INC. initiated this food recall on December 21, 2017. The FDA enforcement report states: Cheese has an off odor / off taste. The FDA report lists distribution as: CA, FL, IA, IN, KS, MA, MD, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Cheese has an off odor / off taste.

Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Sold Under the Following Brands and Package… was made or distributed by Saputo Cheese USA INC. in Lincolnshire, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0525-2018, dated January 17, 2018.

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 UPC and lot code 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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Sold Under the Following Brands and Package… recall?

Saputo Cheese USA, INC recalled Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese, Sold Under the Following Brands and Package… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0525-2018. Cheese has an off odor / off taste.

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. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Saputo Cheese USA, 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-0525-2018. 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.