Walmart and Publix Recall Shredded Cheese for Metal Fragment Contamination
Walmart and Publix, among other major retailers, have announced a comprehensive recall of shredded cheese products due to potential metal fragment contamination. This recall affects over one million bags of cheese, as reported by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Details of the Recall
The FDA’s recall notice, issued on December 1, pertains to shredded cheese produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co., based in Ohio. Affected products have been distributed across 31 states and Puerto Rico.
This recall is classified as “Class II,” indicating that while there is a risk of temporary health issues, the likelihood of serious injuries is minimal. Approximately 236,000 cases of low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese represent the largest segment of this recall.
List of Affected Products
- 15,490 cases of Italian-style shredded cheese blend
- 4,298 cases of pizza-style shredded cheese blend
- 4,131 cases of mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend
- 1,900 cases of Happy Farms by Aldi Italian Style shredded cheese blend
- 1,850 cases of Target’s Good & Gather mozzarella and parmesan shredded cheese blend
- 117 cases of Food Club finely shredded pizza-style four-cheese blend
The recalled products have sell-by dates ranging from January to late March 2026.
States Affected
The recall impacts shredded cheese sold in the following locations:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- 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
Recalled Brands
Several brands are included in this recall, highlighting the widespread distribution of affected products:
- Good & Gather (Target’s store brand)
- Great Value (Walmart’s private label)
- Always Save
- Borden
- Brookshire’s
- Cache Valley Creamery
- H-E-B
- Lucerne Dairy Farms
- Happy Farms by Aldi
- Publix, and many more
Conclusion
Consumers are advised to check their cheese products against the recall list and return or dispose of any affected bags. Ensuring food safety is a priority for all retailers involved in this recall.
