1.5 Million Shredded Cheese Bags Recalled for Safety Concerns
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant recall involving over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese. This action, initiated by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. based in Hiram, Ohio, stems from concerns over possible metal contamination. This contamination poses a risk of internal injury if consumed.
Shredded Cheese Recall Overview
On October 3, the voluntary recall was first issued. As of December 1, the FDA has classified the situation as a “Class I” risk, indicating that consuming these products could lead to temporary or medically reversible health issues.
Affected Cheese Products
The recall includes several varieties of shredded cheese sold under numerous brand names. Here’s a summary of the affected products:
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Always Save Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- Borden Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- Brookshire’s Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- Cache Valley Creamery Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- Happy Farms by Aldi Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- Lucerne Dairy Farms Finely Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
- Good & Gather Mozzarella & Provolone Blend
- And many others listed in detail on the FDA website.
These cheeses were sold in various sizes and under several store brands at major retailers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico.
Where Were These Products Sold?
The contaminated shredded cheese was distributed to well-known retail outlets, including:
- Aldi
- Walmart
- Target
- Other major store chains
Sold across multiple states, the products were available in stores located in Alabama, California, Florida, New York, and many more states.
What Consumers Should Do
The FDA strongly advises consumers who have purchased any of these recalled products not to consume them. Instead, they should:
- Dispose of the items, including any stored in the freezer.
- Return the products to the point of purchase for a refund.
For a complete list of the affected products, including sizes, UPC codes, and best-by dates, consumers can visit the official FDA website.
