Metal Fragments Prompt Nationwide Recall of Shredded Cheese Bags
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide recall of shredded cheese due to potential contamination with metal fragments. This widespread recall affects products distributed across 31 states and Puerto Rico.
Reason for the Recall
The recall stems from concerns that raw materials from a supplier may have contained metal fragments. Great Lakes Cheese, a company based in Hiram, Ohio, is responsible for the affected products. The incident began when the supplier notified Great Lakes Cheese about the contamination.
Details of the Recalled Products
The recall involves approximately 235,789 cases of low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese. Most of these products are packaged in individual plastic bags and feature various brands sold at major retailers like Aldi, Target, and Walmart.
List of Affected Brands and UPCs
- Always Save – Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 7003865782
- Borden – Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 5300007162
- Brookshire’s – Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 9282510120
- Cache Valley Creamery – Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7495802553
- Food Club – Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3680005117
- Great Value – Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7874235317
- Happy Farms by Aldi – Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 4061463369413
- Lucerne Dairy Farms – Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 2113004259
- Simply Go – Classic Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1015983021
- Stater Bros. Markets – Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7417546402
Geographic Distribution
These cheese products were sold in various states, including:
- Alabama
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- New York
- Texas
- Virginia
- Washington
- Pennsylvania
- Puerto Rico
Consumer Guidance
If you have purchased any of the recalled shredded cheeses, it is advisable to return them to the store where they were bought for a refund. Great Lakes Cheese has assured consumers that all recalled products have been removed from store shelves and replaced with safe alternatives.
Despite the ongoing status of the recall in enforcement reports, the company reassures that all remaining products available for purchase are checked for safety and are free from any contamination linked to this incident. It is still important for consumers to check their refrigerators and freezers for any affected items.
