Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 3, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Good & Gather, Great Lakes Cheese
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Target
- 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
- Good & Gather, Great Lakes Cheese
- Product type
- Shredded cheese blend
- Model numbers
- Batch/Sell By Date: 0008909918 3/15/2026, 0008915148 3/21/2026, 0008917542 3/22/2026
- Sizes
- 8 oz
- Sold at
- Target
- 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
Good & Gather Mozzarella & Parmesan shredded cheese blend is a store-brand cheese product packaged in 8 oz bags for use in cooking and topping dishes.
Why This Is Dangerous
Metal fragments from a supplier raw material may be present in the cheese, posing a risk if ingested or chewed.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Households receiving the affected product should discard it and pursue refund or replacement. The issue involves perishable food and potential injury from metal fragments.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check UPC 8523903856 on the package.
Where to find product info
UPC on the front label; batch/sell-by date printed on the package.
What timeline to expect
4-8 weeks for refunds or replacements.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with consumer protection agencies if the company is unresponsive.
- Consider contacting FDA/CPSC for guidance.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check UPC and batch codes when buying shredded cheese.
- Keep packaging for proof of purchase when seeking refunds.
- Follow recall notices and avoid discarding until you have confirmed remedy options.
Documentation advice
Keep photos of packaging, batch codes, and receipt; save recall notices and correspondence with supplier.
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Product Details
Product: Good & Gather Mozzarella & Parmesan shredded cheese blend, Fine Cut, 8 oz UPC: 8523903856 Case pack: 12 per case Sold at: Target stores Sold since: Unknown Price: Unknown Recall quantity: 1,850 cases Recall date: 2025-10-03 Distributor/supplier: Great Lakes Cheese Co.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Distributor: Great Lakes Cheese Co
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