FDA Recall of Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese Due to Metal Fragments
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Albertsons Companies LLC is voluntarily recalling 12,222 tubs of Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese because of potential metal fragments, distributed in AK, ID, CA, OR, and WA.
What this FDA recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FDA on April 7, 2026 and geographically references AK, ID, CA, OR, WA. Its severity classification of "medium" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - FDA Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Albertsons Companies LLC is recalling Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese due to the potential presence of metal fragments, specifically a hard, stainless steel curled spring measuring approximately 2.27mm in cross-sectional thickness and 25.38mm in coil width. This is a Class II recall initiated voluntarily by the firm on March 16, 2026.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese, 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A, with a net weight of 24 ounces. It is packaged in a plastic cup with a foil lid and clear plastic lid, and distributed in a 6-pack case. The UPC is 0 21130 07662 8, and the product has a "BEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026" code. A total of 12,222 tubs are affected, distributed in AK, ID, CA, OR, and WA. The recall number is H-0630-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese should check for the UPC 0 21130 07662 8 and "BEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026" code. Contact Albertsons Companies LLC as per the firm's notification methods, which include email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, or visit, for further instructions on returns or refunds.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential safety hazard from metal fragments in food, which could lead to health risks if consumed, highlighting the importance of product safety in the food industry.
Source
FDA recall notice for event ID 98611, available at the FDA website under recall number H-0630-2026.
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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