Shredded cheese sold at several North Carolina grocery stores were recalled because they may contain metal fragments.
The recall, which applies to more than 260,000 cases of shredded cheese, was initiated in October by the Ohio company Great Lakes Cheese, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Affected items were distributed to 31 states, including North Carolina, and Puerto Rico.
On Monday, Dec. 1, the FDA rated this a Class II recall, which means exposure to or use of a violative product can cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. Class II recalls may also be issued when there is a low probability of serious adverse health consequences.
Shredded cheese distributed to 31 states including North Carolina has been recalled. Isabella Bartolucci Charlotte Observer file photo Recalled shredded cheese
Seven broad varieties of shredded cheese sold as many brands were affected by the recall. Here are a few examples of products that may have been sold in North Carolina grocery stores:
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, individually packaged, sold under Food Lion, Great Value, Happy Farms by Aldi and Sprouts Farmers Market brandsHappy Farms by Aldi Italian style shredded cheese blendItalian style shredded cheese blend sold under Great Value Italian Style and Publix Italian Six Cheese BlendPizza style shredded cheese blend sold as Great Value Pizza BlendMozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend sold as Good & Gather Mozzarella & Provolone – Classic and Great Value Provolone & Mozzarella BlendGood & Gather Mozzarella & Parmesan shredded cheese blend
All affected products have a sell-by date between Jan. 6, 2026, and March 27, 2026.
See a full list of recalled products, including sell-by dates and product descriptions at fda.gov.
Other cheese recalls
The Ambriola Company is recalling grated Pecorino Romano cheese sold under Locatelli, Boar’s Head and Member’s Mark brands. Routine testing found Listeria, according to the FDA, but no illnesses have been reported to date. Affected products were distributed to retail stores nationwide between Nov. 3 and Nov. 20.
Wegmans previously announced a recall of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano cheese with Wegmans’ scale labels because of the potential presence of Listeria. The product was sold in Wegmans stores in nine states including North Carolina between Nov. 14 and Nov. 24.
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