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Block of cheese

Cheese

Can Buy

Any brand in varieties listed below. 16 oz or 32 oz packages. Must be made from pasteurized milk and made in the USA. Regular or low sodium. Lowfat, reduced fat, or nonfat.

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

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 peppers, spices, or herbs
  • Organic cheese



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