Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- March 16, 2026
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Albertsons Companies
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 4 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Albertsons Companies
- Product type
- Cottage Cheese (2% Milkfat Small Curd)
- Model numbers
- BEST BEFORE MAR 31 2026.
- Sizes
- 24 oz
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- AK, ID, CA, WA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
March 16, 2026
Reported by FDA FOOD
April 1, 2026
RecallRadar source check
April 8, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
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.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Albertsons Companies LLC for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese is a dairy product sold in 24-ounce tubs and typically used as a snack or ingredient in recipes. This recall specifically involves the 2% Small Curd variety with a Best Before date of March 31, 2026.
Why This Is Dangerous
A curled stainless steel spring could be present in the cup as a foreign object. If ingested or contacted, it could cause injury. The defect is isolated to this batch and packaging described in the recall notice.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern. It is a standalone Class II recall related to a foreign-object contamination.
Real-World Impact
Households in five Western states may be affected. Consumers should stop using the product and seek refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Locate the UPC on the tub: 021130076628.
- Check the Best Before date: MAR 31 2026.
- If both match, set the tub aside from other products.
- Contact Albertsons Companies LLC for refund or replacement instructions.
- Dispose of the product according to local guidelines after notifying the retailer.
Where to find product info
Recall notice is listed on the FDA enforcement page for H-0630-2026 and through Albertsons recall communications.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically process within 4-6 weeks after remedy submission.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with consumer protection agencies if the retailer is unresponsive.
- Consider contacting the FDA/CPSC for escalation and documentation.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check UPC and best-before dates before buying dairy products.
- Inspect packaging for tampering or abnormal seals before purchase.
- Prefer refrigerated dairy products from reputable retailers and check for recall notices online.
Documentation advice
Keep the original packaging, UPC, date code, and any correspondence with the retailer. Take photos of cartons and UPCs for your records.
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Product Details
UPC: 0 21130 07662 8. Product: Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese, Small Curd, 24 oz. Packaging: plastic cup with foil lid and clear plastic lid; distribution in 6-pack cases. Sold in AK, ID, CA, OR, WA. Estimated quantity: 12,222 tubs. Best Before: MAR 31 2026.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Best Before MAR 31 2026
- Distributed in AK, ID, CA, OR, WA
- Remedy: refund or replacement via Albertsons Companies LLC
- Product: Lucerne 2% Cottage Cheese, 24 oz Small Curd
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