Check Your Fridge for Walmart Cottage Cheese

Shoppers in two dozen states may want to check the cottage cheese in their fridge. Walmart says several Great Value cottage cheese products are being pulled because some dairy ingredients might not have been fully pasteurized, raising a potential health risk, especially for children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, per the Hill. No related illnesses had been reported as of Tuesday, according to an FDA notice. The issue was discovered by the manufacturer, Saputo Cheese USA, during "pasteurizer troubleshooting exercises" and has since been resolved, per USA Today.

The recall covers select Great Value fat-free, low-fat (2%), and small-curd (4%) cottage cheese sold in 16-ounce, 24-ounce, and 3-pound containers, with "Best if used by" dates of April 1–3, 2026. The products were shipped to Walmart stores and distribution centers in 24 states, including California, Texas, Washington, and Alaska (see the full list here) between Feb. 17 and 20. Customers are urged to toss the cottage cheese or return it to Walmart for a refund.