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Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recall details, lot review, and report.

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recall for Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford is listed as Class III with status Terminated. Reason: 5 lb. loaves of cheese may contain metal foreign material.

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Recall numberF-0184-2020

Event ID84046

FirmGreat Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Firm locationHiram, OH, United States

Initiation dateOctober 11, 2019

Termination dateSeptember 25, 2020

How to use this recall page

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Recall rows can be broad. The most important step is comparing the product description, package size, lot/code text, date range, and distribution details against the item or inventory record.

Product description

Pasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford

Lot and code info

Expiration Date: 1) 06/23/2020; 2) 06/16/2020; 3) 6/15/2020; 4) 6/22/2020; 5) 6/14/2020, 6/22/2020; 6) 6/14/2020; 6/22/2020

Distribution pattern

Distributed to 12 states: MA, PA, MD, NY, VT, ME, NC, GA, FL, KY, NJ, and IL

Questions to ask before acting on this recall

Does the product description, lot/code, package size, date, or UPC match what is in inventory?
Does the distribution pattern include the state, supplier, store, warehouse, school, restaurant, or facility involved?
Has the recalling firm or regulator published customer instructions, return steps, or disposal guidance?
Is the recall ongoing, terminated, expanded, or linked to a newer enforcement row?
For food-service or retail use, who documented the pull, customer notice, supplier contact, and disposal/return step?

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Other indexed recalls for Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Recall	Class	Status	Report date	Recall number
Great Lakes Cheese Co IncCoburn Farms Snackers, Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashews, 3 Pack, Net Wt 4.5 oz (127.5g) 3-1.5 oz (42.5g) packs, Keep Refrigerated. UPC 51933-36243. Distributed By: Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Ltd., Earth City, MO 63045	Class II	Terminated	March 4, 2020	F-0800-2020
Great Lakes Cheese Co IncPasteurized Process American Cheese, yellow, 6 - 5lb loaves per case. Brands as follows: 1) Wegmans; 2) Market Basket; 3) Cabot; 4) Field; 5) Foodtown; 6) Hannaford	Class III	Terminated	December 4, 2019	F-0184-2020