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
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Food Club, Great Lakes Cheese Co
- Product type
- Shredded Cheese Blend
- Model numbers
- Batch/Sell By Date: 0008917666 3/21/2026
- Sizes
- 8 oz
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 3, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
December 10, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
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
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.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check UPC 3680017231 on package label.
- Check Batch/Sell By Date 0008917666 and date 3/21/2026.
- 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.
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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
- Batch/Sell By Date 0008917666 3/21/2026
- Distributed to 30 states + Puerto Rico
- Recall number H-0218-2026
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