Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Light String Cheese Recalled by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Due to cheese has an off odor / off taste.

Date: December 21, 2017
Company: Saputo Cheese USA Inc.
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Food)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Saputo Cheese USA Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under the following brands and package sizes: 1. Fit & Active, 10 oz,., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 041498-190293; 2. LIDL, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. BEST BY 29MAR18L3 3. Market Pantry, 5 oz,., 6 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-116951 4. Market Pantry, 10 oz., 12 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 085239-118122; 5. AHOLD, 8 oz., 8 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-152757; 6. AHOLD 16 oz., 16 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-129667; 7. AHOLD, 24 oz., 24 individually wrapped pieces. UPC 688267-044823.

Quantity: 36,071 lbs.

Why Was This Recalled?

cheese has an off odor / off taste.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 14 states: CA, FL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MO, NY, OH, PA, TX, VA, WI

Affected (14 states)Not affected

About Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. has 2 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Food). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report