Great Value Shredded Cheese Recall Update – Product Information & Next Steps
We are issuing a voluntary recall for select Great Value shredded cheese products manufactured at facility 1400 due to potential contamination concerns. This recall affects specific production codes and best-by dates distributed between October and December 2024.
Your safety is our top priority. If you have purchased any Great Value shredded cheese with the affected facility code 1400 and matching production dates, please stop using the product immediately and return it to your nearest store for a full refund. Our customer care team is available 24/7 to answer questions and provide assistance during this recall process.
Recall identification details
How to Identify Recalled Great Value Cheese
Locate the facility code on the back panel of your Great Value shredded cheese package, printed near the best-by date. Recalled products display facility code 1400 in small print above or below the date stamp. The recall affects 8 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz resealable bags across four varieties: Mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Mexican Blend.
Production dates for affected items fall between October 15, 2024 and December 10, 2024. If your package shows facility 1400 with a best-by date between January 2025 and March 2025, it is part of this voluntary recall. Products from other facilities or outside these date ranges are not affected and remain safe to consume.
Return Process & Refund Information
Returning your recalled Great Value cheese is simple and requires no receipt. Bring the product in its original packaging to any Walmart customer service desk for an immediate full refund. Store associates have been trained to process recall returns quickly, and you can choose between cash refund or store credit.
If you’ve already consumed the product and no longer have packaging, please contact our customer care hotline at 1-800-WALMART with your approximate purchase date and store location. Our team will document your purchase and issue a refund via your preferred method. We’ve extended our standard return window to 180 days for all affected facility 1400 products to ensure every customer receives proper compensation.
Product Safety & Quality Commitment
This voluntary recall demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the highest food safety standards across all Great Value products. We initiated this action immediately upon discovering potential equipment issues at facility 1400 during routine quality testing. No consumer illnesses have been reported in connection with these products.
Our quality assurance team conducts daily testing at every manufacturing facility, following FDA guidelines and industry best practices. When facility 1400 equipment showed signs of potential contamination risk during scheduled maintenance, we proactively halted production and issued this recall out of an abundance of caution. The facility has since undergone complete sanitization and equipment replacement.
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Common Questions About the Great Value Cheese Recall
Check the back panel of your shredded cheese package near the best-by date for a facility code. If you see the number 1400 printed above or below the date stamp, and your best-by date falls between January 2025 and March 2025, your product is part of this voluntary recall. Only shredded cheese varieties in 8 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz bags are affected. Great Value cheese slices, blocks, and string cheese are not included in this recall.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall. We initiated this voluntary action out of an abundance of caution after identifying potential equipment concerns during routine maintenance. If you experience any unusual symptoms, please consult your healthcare provider and mention the product. Contact our customer care team at 1-800-WALMART to report your consumption and receive information about the recall. We will still process a full refund even if you’ve consumed the product.
Yes, you can return any Great Value shredded cheese from facility 1400 without a receipt for a full refund. Simply bring the product in its original packaging to any Walmart customer service desk. If you no longer have the packaging, contact our customer care hotline with your approximate purchase date and location. Our team will verify your purchase and issue a refund via your preferred method within 7-10 business days.
Yes, all Great Value cheese products not manufactured at facility 1400 are completely safe. This recall affects only shredded cheese varieties from one specific facility. Products from our other manufacturing facilities (codes 1205, 1389, and 1442) continue meeting all safety standards and are available in stores. Check the facility code on any package to ensure it does not show 1400 before purchasing.
Facility 1400 completed equipment replacement and deep cleaning in early January 2025. The facility is currently undergoing 30 days of enhanced monitoring and testing under FDA oversight. We expect to resume full production by February 2025 after independent inspectors verify all safety protocols. Check our product recall page for the latest updates on facility 1400 status and clearance timeline.
We initiated this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution after discovering potential equipment issues during routine maintenance at facility 1400. Our commitment to food safety means we act proactively whenever we identify any potential risk, even before any problems occur. This approach protects our customers and demonstrates our dedication to maintaining the highest quality standards across all Great Value products.
The facility 1400 recall includes four shredded cheese varieties: Mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, Mozzarella, and Mexican Blend. Only products in 8 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz resealable bags with production dates between October 15 and December 10, 2024 are affected. Great Value cheese slices, block cheese, string cheese, cream cheese, and all other cheese formats are not part of this recall and remain safe for consumption.