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Food & Beverages/Dairy & Eggs

Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: March 25, 2026
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Summary

Albertsons Companies LLC is recalling 12,222 tubs of Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese (24 oz.) because they may contain hard metal fragments in the form of a stainless steel curled spring. The recalled product was distributed to stores in Alaska, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Washington with a 'Best Before' date of March 31, 2026. Consumers should check their refrigerators for this specific brand and size and return it for a refund or dispose of it immediately.

Risk

The product may contain a stainless steel spring fragment measuring approximately 2.27mm thick; if the spring is broken or cut, the ends may become sharp, posing a risk of dental injury or internal cuts if swallowed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator for Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese (2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A) in 24 oz. plastic cups with a UPC of 0 21130 07662 8.
  2. Verify the 'BEST BEFORE' date on the package is MAR 31 2026.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A (24oz.)by Lucerne
Variants: 2% Milkfat, Small Curd, Vitamin A Added
UPC Codes:
021130076628
Date Ranges: BEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026

Consumer package is a plastic cup with foil lid and clear plastic lid. Distributed by Lucerne Foods, Inc. Merchandised as a single 24 oz tub.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98611
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Albertsons Companies LLC
Sold By: Albertsons; Safeway; Vons; Pavilions
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 12,222 tubs (24oz. per tub)
Distributed To: Alaska, Idaho, California, Oregon, Washington

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