Saputo Cheese USA Inc. recalls Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under the following brands and package sizes: 1. Fit & Active,
Saputo recalls Light String Cheese and Part Skim Mozzarella with off odor/taste. Products sold under Fit & Active, LIDL, Market Pantry, and AHOLD brands with specific UPCs and expiration dates. Consumers should check labels for affected items.
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cheese has an off odor / off taste.
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What happened, in plain English
Saputo is recalling Light String Cheese and Part Skim Mozzarella products that have an off odor or taste. This issue affects specific brands and package sizes sold with certain expiration dates and UPC codes. Consumers should check their products for these characteristics and take appropriate action. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19898-saputo-light-string-cheese-recall-off-odor-or-taste-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19898-saputo-light-string-cheese-recall-off-odor-or-taste-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0525-2018
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“Saputo Light String Cheese Recall: Off Odor or Taste Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19898-saputo-light-string-cheese-recall-off-odor-or-taste-hazard. Based on FDA recall #F-0525-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0525-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The cheese has developed an off odor or taste, which is a quality issue that could indicate spoilage. This does not pose a health risk but may affect the product's safety and enjoyment.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Light String Cheese or Part Skim Mozzarella from Saputo under the Fit & Active, LIDL, Market Pantry, or AHOLD brands with the listed package sizes and expiration dates are affected. Those who have the products with off odors or tastes are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled with Fit & Active, LIDL, Market Pantry, or AHOLD brands. Look for specific package sizes (e.g., 5 oz, 10 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz) and UPC codes listed in the recall notice. The expiration dates vary by brand and package size.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for the brand name, package size, and expiration date on the product to determine if it matches the recalled items.
Questions people ask
Why is this cheese being recalled?
The cheese has an off odor or taste, which is a quality issue indicating spoilage.
Which brands and package sizes are affected?
Fit & Active, LIDL, Market Pantry, and AHOLD brands with specific package sizes (5 oz, 10 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, 24 oz) and the listed UPC codes.
How do I know if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for the brand, package size, and expiration date. If it matches the recalled items, it may have an off odor or taste.
Contact Saputo
We’ve drafted a message you can send Saputo to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-0525-2018 — Saputo Saputo Cheese USA Inc. recalls Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under Hello, I own a Saputo Cheese USA Inc. recalls Light String Cheese, Part Skim Mozzarella cheese, sold under the following brands and package sizes: 1. Fit & Active that is covered by recall F-0525-2018 from Saputo. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0525-2018 (December 21, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0525-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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