More than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese were recalled because of the potential for metal fragment contamination.
WASHINGTON — Shredded cheese sold in 31 states has been recalled due to the potential it is contaminated with metal fragments.
So far, neither the company who produced the cheese, Great Lake Cheese Co., or the FDA have publicly disclosed any injuries caused by the metal fragments. But the U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recall on Dec. 1 as Class II, its second-most serious classification.
Though the probability of serious harm is relatively low, consuming metal fragments could pose choking hazards or cause injury to the mouth, throat, or digestive system.
What shredded cheese has been recalled?
The recall includes various shredded cheese products, including mozzarella, Italian-style blends, and pizza-style cheese blends. Products range from 8-ounce to 32-ounce packages and were distributed to stores in states nationwide.
The products were sold under private store-brand labels at several retailers, including Target, Walmart and Aldi.
Below is a full list of recalled shredded cheese products, as of Dec. 4, 2025:
Always Save – Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese Batch: 0008909996, 0008918166, 0008916368 Sell-by dates: 2/15/2026, 2/20/2026, 2/22/2026Borden – Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheeseBatch: 0008907003, 0008924424, 0008910598, 0008913670, 0008916551, 0008930620, 0008915022, 0008916601 Sell-by dates: 2/12/2026, 2/16/2026, 2/17/2026, 2/20/2026, 3/18/2026, 3/19/2026, 3/25/2026, 3/27/2026Happy Farms by Aldi – Italian Style shredded cheese blend – 12 oz. Batch: 0008922982, 0008926344 Sell-by dates: 2/22/2026, 2/23/2026Brookshire’s – Italian 6-Cheese blend Batch: 1500562884 Sell-by date: 2/14/2026Cache Valley Creamery – Italian style shredded cheese blend Batch: 0008905387 Sell-by date: 2/5/2026Coburn Farms -Italian style shredded cheese blend Batch: 0008913690 Sell-by date: 2/15/2026Great Value – Italian style shredded cheese blend – Finely Shredded – 8 oz. Batch: 0008914472, 0008910495, 0008913930, 0008918115 Sell-by dates: 2/12/2026, 2/13/2026, 2/16/2026Food Club – Finely Shredded Pizza Style Four Cheese Blend – 8 oz. Batch: 0008917666 Sell-by date: 3/21/2026Econo – Pizza-Shredded – 8 oz. Batch: 0008924428 Sell-by date: 3/18/2026Food Club – Pizza Style Two Cheese Blend – Finely Shredded – 8 oz. Batch: 0008911974, 0008916578 Sell-by dates: 2/13/2026, 2/21/2026Food Club – Pizza Style Two Cheese Blend – Shredded – 32 oz. Batch: 0008902277, 0008884224, 0008924031 Sell-by dates: 2/6/2026, 2/13/2026, 2/23/2026Gold Rush Creamery – Pizza style shredded cheese blend Batch: 0008912889 Sell-by date: 3/15/2026Great Value – Pizza style shredded cheese blend Batch: 0008913974, 1500565689, 0008918844 ‘Sell-by dates: 2/14/2026, 2/15/2026, 2/20/2026Freedom’s Choice – Pizza Blend Fine-Cut – 32 oz. Batch: 0008922161 Sell-by date: 2/22/2026Good & Gather – Mozzarella & Provolone Classic – 8 oz. Batch: 0008904402 Sell-by date: 3/14/2026Great Lakes Cheese – Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend Batch: 1500562637, 0008901792 Sell-by dates: 1/14/2026, 1/15/2026Great Value – Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend Batch: 1500558204, 0008911238, 0008922240, 0008915069 Sell-by dates: 2/7/2026, 2/12/2026, 2/19/2026, 2/20/2026Good & Gather – Mozzarella & Parmesan shredded cheese blend – Fine Cut – 8 oz. Batch: 0008909918, 0008915148, 0008917542 Sell-by dates: 3/15/2026, 3/21/2026, 3/22/2026
Where was the recalled cheese sold?
The recalled cheese was sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico.
The recall affects popular brands including Walmart in-house brand Great Value, Target store brand Good & Gather, Happy Farms by Aldi, Food Club, and Always Save. The contamination stems from supplier raw material in what the FDA classifies as a “downstream recall.”
Affected states include 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 and Wisconsin, as well as Puerto Rico.
What should you do if you have some of the recalled cheese?
Consumers should check their refrigerators for affected products by examining the batch or sell-by dates listed on packaging. The recalled items include sell-by dates ranging from January 2026 through March 2026, depending on the specific product and brand.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and can return them to their point of purchase for a refund.
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