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Shredded cheese products sold across major U.S. retailers—including Walmart, Target, and Aldi—have been recalled after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed they may contain metal fragments. The affected items were manufactured by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc.
The initial recall was announced on October 3, following the discovery of metal pieces that could cause internal injury if consumed. On December 2, the FDA elevated the risk classification to a Class II recall, indicating that while the probability of severe health effects is relatively low, temporary or reversible health issues remain possible.
Recalled Shredded Cheese Products
Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese
The recall includes mozzarella products from the following brands:
- Always Save
- Borden
- Brookshire’s
- Cache Valley Creamery
- Chestnut Hill
- Coburn Farms
- Econo
- Food Club
- Food Lion
- Gold Rush Creamery
- Good & Gather
- Great Lakes Cheese
- Great Value
- Happy Farms by Aldi
- H-E-B
- Hill Country Fare
- Know & Love
- Laura Lynn
- Lucerne Dairy Farms
- Nu Farm
- Publix
- Schnuck’s
- Simply Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Stater Bros. Markets
- Sunnyside Farms
Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend
This category includes products sold under:
- Happy Farms by Aldi
- Brookshire’s
- Cache Valley Creamery
- Coburn Farms
- Great Value
- Know & Love
- Laura Lynn
- Publix
- Simply Go
Pizza Style Shredded Cheese Blend
Brands affected include:
- Food Club
- Econo
- Gold Rush Creamery
- Great Value
- Laura Lynn
- Simply Go
Mozzarella and Provolone Shredded Cheese Blend
Impacted brands:
- Freedom’s Choice
- Good & Gather
- Great Lakes Cheese
- Great Value
Mozzarella and Parmesan Shredded Cheese Blend
Affected brand:
- Good & Gather
Where the Recalled Cheese Was Sold
The recalled products were distributed in:
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico.
What Consumers Should Do
Although the FDA did not issue specific consumer instructions, the safest action with a Class II recall is to avoid consuming the affected cheese. Customers are encouraged to discard the product or return it to the store for a refund.
The nationwide recall of shredded cheese products across 31 states underscores the importance of food safety oversight and proper consumer awareness.
Since the recalled items may contain metal fragments, customers should immediately stop using any listed products and follow safe disposal or return procedures. Remaining informed and cautious can help prevent potential health risks linked to contaminated food items.