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Food Club Finely Shredded Pizza Style Four Cheese Blend Recalled for Metal Fragments in 117 Cases (-

Food Club recalled 117 cases of Finely Shredded Pizza Style Four Cheese Blend, sold at multiple retailers nationwide, after potential metal fragments were found in a supplier raw material. The 8-ounce packages contain mozzarella, provolone, parmesan and romano cheeses and carry UPC 3680017231. Consumers should not eat this product and should contact Great Lakes Cheese Co for refund or replacement.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
October 3, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
Food Club, Great Lakes Cheese Co
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
Nationwide (50 states)
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL

Hazard Information

Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

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About This Product

Food Club is a store-brand cheese product line. The recalled item is a shredded cheese blend intended for pizzas and topping use. The product is sold in 8-ounce bags, 12 per case.

Why This Is Dangerous

The metal fragments originate in a supplier raw material. If ingested, fragments could injure the mouth or gastrointestinal tract.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the notice.

Real-World Impact

Consumers face an immediate need to stop using the product and seek refunds or replacements. The recall involves many states plus Puerto Rico, indicating wide distribution and potential financial impact for households.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check UPC 3680017231 on package label.
  2. Check Batch/Sell By Date 0008917666 and date 3/21/2026.
  3. Confirm package size is 8 oz and 12 per case.

Where to find product info

Recall notice and contact details are on FDA enforcement pages and the Great Lakes Cheese Co recall communications.

What timeline to expect

Refund or replacement typically processed within 4-8 weeks after contact.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Document all contact attempts with the company.
  • File a complaint with FDA if consumer safety concerns persist.
  • Consider contacting your local consumer protection agency for assistance.

How to prevent similar issues

  • Check recall databases before purchasing store-brand cheeses.
  • Inspect packaging for tampering or damage before opening.
  • When shopping for shredded cheese, verify UPC codes and batch information.

Documentation advice

Keep the package, UPC, batch/date codes, purchase receipt, and all correspondence with the company.

Product Details

Product: Food Club Finely Shredded Pizza Style Four Cheese Blend, 8 oz; UPC 3680017231; 12 per case Brand/Manufacturer: Great Lakes Cheese Co Sold at: Multiple Retailers nationwide Recall date: 2025-10-03 Recall number: H-0218-2026 Model/Date Codes: Batch/Sell By Date 0008917666 3/21/2026 Quantity: 117 cases Distribution: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, Puerto Rico Price: Unknown

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Key Facts

  • 117 cases recalled
  • UPC 3680017231
  • 12 per case
  • Batch/Sell By Date 0008917666 3/21/2026
  • Distributed to 30 states + Puerto Rico
  • Recall number H-0218-2026
View Original Recall on FDA - Food Safety

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
LACERATIONOTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeShredded Cheese Blend
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
Batch/Sell By Date: 0008917666 3/21/2026
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
December 10, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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