March 2, 2026 – Several varieties and sizes of Great Value branded Cottage Cheese products have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected products were sold under the Great Value label and were distributed to Walmart stores and distribution centers in 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 between February 17 and February 20, 2026, and include:
Product Name Packaging Type & Size UPC Expiration Dates Great Value Fat Free Small Curd
Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat24 oz. container 078742373393 BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26Great Value Lowfat Small Curd
Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat24 oz. container 078742116730 BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-26Great Value Small Curd Cottage
Cheese – 4% milkfat minimum16 oz. container 078742372358 BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26 24 oz. container 078742372365 BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-03-263 lb. container 078742147970 BEST IF USED BY APR-01-26
BEST IF USED BY APR-02-26
All products were sold in white plastic tubs with white lids. The “Best By’ dates are located on the side of the lids. Please see attached photos for ease of identification.
The impacted pasteurizer was returned to normal function and was verified and sealed by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. No other products produced in the facility were affected.
Customers who purchased the affected products should not consume them and either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
