A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has added to the list of latest food recalls, this time involving select Great Value cottage cheese products sold in 24 states. The recall was issued due to concerns that some liquid dairy ingredients used during production may not have been fully pasteurized. While no illnesses have been reported, the situation highlights continuing food safety concerns tied to dairy processing and distribution.
According to reporting from Health.com, the recall affects several varieties of Great Value cottage cheese sold at Walmart stores between February 17 and February 20, 2026. The issue stems from the possibility that certain ingredients did not undergo complete pasteurization before being incorporated into the finished product. Pasteurization is a routine but critical safety step designed to reduce the risk of harmful bacteria in dairy foods. When that process is compromised, even unintentionally, the potential for contamination increases.
