Metal fragments. The potential foreign object is a hard, metal (stainless steel), curled spring. Dimensions of a similar spring measure 2.27mm in cross-sectional thickness and 25.38mm in coil width. Spring ends are not sharp but may be sharp if broken/ cut.
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📍Recalling firmAlbertsons Companies LLC250 E Park Center Blvd · Boise, ID 83726-0020
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Albertsons Companies LLC is recalling Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese because it may contain hard, curled stainless steel spring fragments. These metal pieces are not sharp but could become sharp if broken or cut. The product was distributed in Alaska, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Washington with a best-before date of March 31, 2026. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/6647-lucerne-cottage-cheese-recall-metal-spring-hazard.
“Lucerne Cottage Cheese Recall: Metal Spring Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/6647-lucerne-cottage-cheese-recall-metal-spring-hazard. Based on FDA recall #H-0630-2026.
The FDA announced on March 16, 2026, that Albertsons Companies LLC voluntarily recalled Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese due to the potential presence of metal fragments. The agency issued recall number H-0630-2026 for the perishable product distributed in Alaska, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Washington.
How to tell if you have it
Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A
Net wt. 24oz
UPC 0 21130 07662 8
BEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026
The hazard
The potential foreign object is a hard, metal (stainless steel), curled spring with dimensions of approximately 2.27mm in cross-sectional thickness and 25.38mm in coil width. The record notes that while spring ends are not sharp, they may be sharp if broken or cut.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Albertsons Companies LLC has had 14 other recalls on record since February 25, 2019. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Great Value Cottage Cheese Recall (February 21, 2026) and the SAPUTO Great Value Cottage Cheese Recall (February 21, 2026). Recent Albertsons recalls include the Salmon Fillet Pollo Asado Marinade Recall (May 6, 2026) and the Ready Meals Smoked Mozzarella With Hot Links Recall (September 26, 2025).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A in a 24 oz. plastic cup with a foil and clear plastic lid. Look for UPC 0 21130 07662 8 and a BEST BEFORE date of MAR 31 2026.
Brand
Lucerne
Product
Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese 2% Milkfat Small Curd Vitamin A Added Grade A. Net wt.24oz. Perishable and keep refrigerated
Category
Food
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the cottage cheese if you have the recalled Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese with UPC 0 21130 07662 8 and best before date MAR 31 2026.
Check for metal fragments
Inspect the product for any hard, curled stainless steel spring fragments that may have been introduced during manufacturing.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 5 states.
Listed by the agency
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Distributed in AK, ID, CA, OR, and WA.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
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 #H-0630-2026 (March 16, 2026)
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 9, 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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