Great Value Cottage Cheese: Safety Information & Product Updates
Our Great Value Small Curd Cottage Cheese delivers fresh, creamy taste at an exceptional value. We source high-quality milk from trusted dairy partners and craft each batch with care in our quality-controlled facilities.
Perfect for high-protein snacks, breakfast bowls, or your favorite recipes, our cottage cheese provides 13 grams of protein per serving. We maintain rigorous safety standards throughout production, including regular quality checks and adherence to FDA guidelines established in 1900 and continuously updated for modern food safety.
What makes our cottage cheese different
Quality & Safety Standards
Every container of Great Value cottage cheese undergoes multiple safety checkpoints before reaching your table. We work exclusively with USDA-inspected dairy facilities that meet or exceed federal safety requirements first established in 1900 and continuously enhanced through modern food science.
Our production process includes pasteurization at precise temperatures, bacterial culture monitoring, and cold-chain integrity from production to store shelf. Each batch receives laboratory testing to verify freshness, protein content, and absence of contaminants.
Product Information & Date Codes
Great Value cottage cheese containers display multiple codes that help you make informed purchasing decisions. The “Best By” date stamped on the lid indicates peak freshness when stored at 40°F or below.
The lot code — typically a series of numbers and letters near the barcode — allows us to track production details. This code includes the facility identifier, production date, and batch number. If you ever have questions about a specific container, our customer care team can look up detailed information using this code.
What to Do If You Have Concerns
We take every customer concern seriously and maintain a dedicated team to address product questions. If you notice anything unusual about your Great Value cottage cheese — including off odors, unexpected texture, or package integrity issues — we want to know.
Contact our customer care team at 1-800-WALMART with the lot code and “Best By” date from your container. Our representatives can verify production details and provide guidance. We maintain records on every production run dating back years, allowing us to quickly investigate specific batches.
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Great Value Cottage Cheese: Your Safety Questions Answered
Check the lot code and "Best By" date printed on your container lid. If you have questions about a specific product, contact our customer care team at 1-800-WALMART with this information. Our representatives can verify production details and provide guidance.
We also post any product updates or safety information on our official product updates page. Product safety standards have been continuously improved since regulatory frameworks were established around 1900, and we follow current FDA and USDA guidelines.
If you experience any symptoms or have health concerns after consuming any food product, contact your healthcare provider immediately. Then reach out to our customer care team with your product's lot code so we can investigate.
Our quality assurance team reviews every reported concern and works with health authorities when needed. We maintain detailed production records for every batch to support rapid response if issues are identified.
After opening, tightly reseal the container and refrigerate at 40°F or below. Use within 5-7 days for optimal freshness and quality. Always check for off odors or unusual appearance before consuming.
The "Best By" date applies to unopened products stored properly. Once opened, the shortened timeline ensures you enjoy the product at peak quality and safety.
The "Best By" date indicates peak freshness for an unopened, properly refrigerated product. The lot code — usually near the barcode — contains production facility information, batch number, and manufacturing date.
These codes allow us to trace every container back to its specific production run. This traceability system, built on food safety principles developed over the past century since around 1900, enables rapid response if quality concerns arise.
Great Value cottage cheese is produced at multiple USDA-inspected facilities throughout the United States. The specific manufacturing location is encoded in the lot number on each container.
All our partner facilities meet rigorous federal safety standards and undergo regular inspections. We source milk from domestic dairy farms and maintain strict quality controls throughout production and distribution.
Great Value cottage cheese is naturally gluten-free and suitable for vegetarian diets. It contains milk and dairy ingredients, so it's not appropriate for those with dairy allergies or lactose intolerance.
Always read the complete ingredient label on the container for the most current information. If you have specific allergy concerns, consult the label or contact our customer care team for detailed allergen information.
Yes, we stand behind the quality of all Great Value products. If you're unsatisfied with your cottage cheese for any reason, return it to your place of purchase with your receipt for a full refund or replacement.
Your satisfaction matters to us. Whether it's a quality concern or simply preference, we want to make it right. Our customer care team is also available to address specific product questions.