Recall of Shredded Cheeses Sold at Walmart and Target. View List of Affected Items.
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Over one million packages of shredded cheese sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Aldi have been recalled due to potential metal contamination, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The recall was initiated on October 3 by Ohio-based Great Lakes Cheese Co., which warned that metal fragments might be present in the affected products, posing a risk of injury if ingested. On December 1, the FDA upgraded the recall to a "Class 1" status, indicating that consuming the products could lead to temporary or reversible health issues.
The recalled cheeses come in various blends and are sold under numerous brand names, including store brands such as Good & Gather, Great Value, Publix, Sprouts, and Happy Farms. The products were distributed across 31 U.S. states and Puerto Rico. It is not yet confirmed whether any injuries have resulted from the contaminated cheese.
Types of Recalled Cheese
The affected products include low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, Italian-style blends, pizza-style blends, and mozzarella-provolone blends. They are packaged in individual plastic bags and vary in weight from 8 ounces to 5 pounds. Some notable brands and product lines include:
- Always Save Shredded, 5 lb.
- Borden Shredded, 8 oz.
- Brookshire's Finely Shredded, 8 oz. & Thick Cut, 8 oz.
- Cache Valley Creamery Shredded, 8 oz.
- Happy Farms by Aldi Shredded, 16 oz. and 32 oz.
- Good & Gather Fine Cut, 8 oz.
- Great Lakes Cheese Shredded, 5 lb.
- Great Value Finely Shredded, 8 oz.
- Laura Lynn Finely Shredded, 8 oz. & Thick Cut, 8 oz.
- Sprouts Farmers Market Finely Shredded, 8 oz. & 32 oz. value pack
Other recalled blends include Italian-style shredded cheese (mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, romano, fontina, and asiago), pizza-style blends (mozzarella and cheddar), and mozzarella-provolone or mozzarella-parmesan mixes. Each product is individually packaged and labeled with unique UPC codes.
FDA Guidance for Consumers
The FDA advises customers who purchased any of the recalled cheese products to return them to the store for a full refund or to safely dispose of them. Consumers should not give the recalled items to others, including food banks or pets.
The recall underscores ongoing concerns about contamination risks in ready-to-eat foods, highlighting the importance of careful handling and monitoring of products that can harbor harmful materials.
Author: Harper Simmons
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