Walmart Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese in Montana

Certain containers may not have been properly pasteurized, posing health risks.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Walmart has issued a recall for some of its Great Value cottage cheese products that were distributed to stores in Montana and 23 other states between February 17-20, 2026. The recall was initiated by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. after it was discovered during routine testing that the cottage cheese may not have been properly pasteurized, which can pose health risks for certain vulnerable populations.

Why it matters

Consuming dairy products that are not properly pasteurized can lead to foodborne illnesses, especially for young children, older adults, pregnant women, and those with compromised immune systems. This recall highlights the importance of food safety regulations and the need for consumers to be vigilant about checking for and properly disposing of any recalled products.

The details

The cottage cheese recall affects specific containers of Walmart's Great Value brand cottage cheese that were distributed to stores in 24 states, including Montana. The issue was discovered during routine pasteurizer troubleshooting by Saputo Cheese USA Inc. and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. The equipment has since been corrected, and no other products were affected.

  • The affected cottage cheese was distributed to Walmart stores in 24 states between February 17 and February 20, 2026.

The players

Saputo Cheese USA Inc.

The company that initiated the recall after discovering the pasteurization issue with the cottage cheese.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

The federal agency that oversees food safety and issued the recall notice.

California Department of Food and Agriculture

The state agency that worked with Saputo Cheese USA Inc. to identify the pasteurization problem.

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What’s next

Consumers who have purchased the affected Great Value cottage cheese should return it to the store for a refund or properly dispose of it. Those with concerns about their health should contact their healthcare provider.

The takeaway

This recall serves as a reminder to consumers to be vigilant about food safety, especially for vulnerable populations, and to promptly dispose of any recalled products to avoid potential health risks.