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Cheese

Can Buy | Any brand in 16 oz package of pasteurized and made in the USA cheese in the varieties listed below. Regular, low sodium, low fat, reduced fat, or nonfat.

Can Buy

Block or round:

Cheddar Cheese

Orange, yellow, or white
Mild, medium, sharp, or longhorn

Colby Cheese Jack Cheese Marbled or blends of authorized cheeses,
such as Colby-Jack or Cheddarella Mozzarella cheese

Individually wrapped sticks:

Mozzarella string cheese String Cheese Image

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Cannot Buy

Any other variety, size, or texture of cheese
Diced, grated, sliced, crumbled, or shredded cheese
Cheese purchased from or sliced at the deli
Cheese with added ingredients, such as hot peppers or spices
Organic cheese

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