Shredded Cheese Recall Alert: Inspect Your Fridge for Affected Brands
Over 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese have been recalled due to potential metal contamination. This action was taken by Great Lakes Cheese Co., based in Ohio, and was announced in early October. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been monitoring the situation closely.
Recall Details
The recall encompasses more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese. The FDA has classified the recall as “Class II,” signaling that exposure could lead to temporary health issues. An investigation into the matter is still ongoing.
Affected Brands
- Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella:
- 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
- Happy Farms by Aldi
- H-E-B
- Hill Country Fare
- Know & Love
- Laura Lynn
- Lucerne Dairy Farms
- Nu Farm
- Publix
- Schnucks
- Simply Go
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Stater Bros. Markets
- Sunnyside Farms
- Italian-style shredded cheese blends:
- Happy Farms by Aldi
- Brookshire’s
- Cache Valley Creamery
- Coburn Farms
- Great Value
- Know & Love
- Laura Lynn
- Publix
- Simply Go
- Food Club finely shredded pizza-style four-cheese blend: 117 cases
- Mozzarella and mild cheddar cheese blend: Over 4,000 cases
- Mozzarella and non-smoked provolone cheese: Over 4,000 cases
- Good & Gather mozzarella and parmesan cheese blend: Over 1,800 cases
The affected products have sell-by dates ranging from January to late March of next year. For a complete list of the recalled products and their UPC codes, customers should check the FDA website.
Distribution and Sales Locations
The recalled shredded cheeses were sold under various brand names at several major retailers, including Walmart, Target, and Aldi. These products were distributed across 31 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. States impacted include:
- California
- Florida
- Texas
- New York
- Georgia
- Virginia
- And many others
Consumer Guidance
The FDA has not issued specific instructions regarding the recalled products. However, general advice includes:
- Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Dispose of the product if you prefer not to return it.
- If contamination is suspected, clean and disinfect your fridge or countertop.
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water after handling the products.
Consumers are urged to inspect their fridges for any affected brands of shredded cheese and take necessary precautions. Stay informed by following updates from the FDA and El-Balad.
