FDA recalls shredded cheese: Consumers should check their shredded cheese. Great Lakes Cheese Co. recalled over 1.5 million bags of cheese. Metal fragments may be present. Affected products are sold under many store brands at major retailers. The recall was upgraded to a Class II recall. Consuming these products may cause adverse health consequences.
FDA recalls shredded cheese: Before you sprinkle cheese on your pizza or add it to a casserole, check your shredded cheese. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded a recall of more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheeses produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co. due to the possible presence of metal fragments.
The affected cheeses are sold under many store-brand labels at major retailers including ALDI, Target, Walmart, Publix, and Sprouts, among others, as per a report. Products were distributed in 31 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia, as reported by Southernliving.
The cheese recall began in October but was upgraded to a Class II recall on December 1 because consuming these products “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” according to the FDA. While serious or permanent side effects are unlikely, metal fragments can cause dental damage, cuts to the mouth or throat, or even lacerations or perforation of the intestine.
The recall includes a wide range of shredded cheeses, including low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, Italian-style blends, pizza-style blends, and mozzarella & provolone blends. Products are sold in various cuts and package sizes. Some of the affected brands and labels include:
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A complete list of package sizes, UPC codes, batch numbers, and sell-by dates is available on the FDA website.
If you have any of these recalled cheeses, the FDA urges you not to eat them. Dispose of the product safely or return it to the store where it was purchased for a full refund.
Which shredded cheeses are part of the FDA recall?
Many low-moisture mozzarella, Italian-style blends, pizza-style blends, and mozzarella & provolone blends from multiple brands.
Which stores sold the affected shredded cheese?
ALDI, Target, Walmart, Publix, Sprouts, and more.
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