Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 3, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Great Lakes Cheese
- 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
- Great Lakes Cheese
- Product type
- Cheese product
- Model numbers
- Brookshire's 1500562884 2/14/2026, Cache Valley Creamery 0008905387 2/5/2026, Coburn Farms 0008913690 2/15/2026, Great Value 0008914472 2/12/2026, Great Value 0008910495 2/13/2026, Great Value 0008913930 2/16/2026, Great Value 0008918115 2/19/2026, Great Value 0008918855 2/19/2026 +8 more
- Sizes
- 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 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
These are Italian style shredded cheese blends used for toppings and cooking. The products come in 8 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz bags and are widely sold through grocery retailers.
Why This Is Dangerous
A supplier-sourced metal fragment could be present in the cheese. This foreign object hazard may cause internal injury or choking if ingested.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers in many states could be affected. No injuries are reported yet, but the risk exists for foreign object ingestion. Affected products should be discarded or returned for refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Review the UPC, batch code and sell-by date on your packaging
- Match them to the recall list in the official notice
- If matched, discard the product and contact Great Lakes Cheese Co for refund or replacement
Where to find product info
UPC codes, batch/sell-by dates printed on the packaging label and recall notice on FDA enforcement page
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically processed within 4-8 weeks after contact
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- File a consumer safety complaint with the CPSC if no response
- Consult legal guidance if there is ongoing unresponsiveness
How to prevent similar issues
- Check UPC and batch codes before purchasing shredded cheese blends
- Avoid bulk purchases during recalls
- Keep recall notices handy for quick verification
Documentation advice
Keep photos of packaging, receipts, and the recall notice; note dates and communications with the company
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Product Details
Quantity recalled: 15,490 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, and Puerto Rico. Recall date: 2025-10-03. Brands/distribution lines affected include multiple SKUs listed below. Sold at: Brookshire's, Cache Valley Creamery, Coburn Farms, Great Value, Know & Love, Laura Lynn, Publix, Simply Go and other retailers. Product type: Italian style shredded cheese blend in plastic bags. Size/UPC examples (per SKU): - Brookshire's Italian 6-Cheese Finely Shredded, 8 oz. UPC 9282510174, 12/case - &
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 2/14/2026 to 2/26/2026 batch sell-by dates listed by SKU
- Distributed across 30 states and Puerto Rico
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