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Great Lakes Cheese Co. Recalls Italian Style Shredded Cheese

Great Lakes Cheese Co. recalled 15,490 cases of Italian style shredded cheese on October 3, 2025. The recall follows potential contamination with metal fragments from supplier raw material. Affected products were distributed across 24 states and Puerto Rico.

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
October 3, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
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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Product Details

The recalled products include Brookshire's Italian 6-Cheese (UPC 9282510174), Cache Valley Creamery Six Cheese Italian (UPC 7495800257), Coburn Farms Italian Style (UPC 5193365638), Great Value Italian Style (UPC 7874201566 and UPC 7874203979), Know & Love Italian Style (UPC 788030645), Laura Lynn Italian Blend (UPC 8685405157), Publix Italian Six Cheese Blend (UPC 4141518065), and Simply Go Italian Style (UPC 1015983015). These products were sold in 8 oz. to 16 oz. packages and distributed in various states and Puerto Rico.

The Hazard

Consumers risk injury from metal fragments present in the cheese blend. The recall is classified as Class II, indicating a potential for serious health consequences.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported at this time. The recall was issued preemptively due to potential contamination.

What to Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately. For refunds or replacements, contact Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. Notification will occur via email, fax, letter, press release, or telephone.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. at 1-800-XXX-XXXX or visit their website at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=H-0217-2026.

Key Facts

  • Recall date: October 3, 2025
  • Quantity recalled: 15,490 cases
  • Distribution: 24 states and Puerto Rico
  • Hazard: Potential metal fragments
  • Class II recall

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Batch/Sell By Date: 1) Brookshire's 1500562884 2/14/2026 2) Cache Valley Creamery 0008905387 2/5/2026 3) Coburn Farms 0008913690 2/15/2026 4) Great Value - Finely Shredded (8 oz.): 0008914472 2/12/2026 0008910495 2/13/2026 0008913930 2/16/2026 0008918115 2/19/2026 0008918855 2/19/2026 0008923056 2/23/2026 0008928017 2/25/2026 - Finely Shredded (16 oz.): 0008911239 2/12/2026 0008908053 2/13/2026 0008918853 2/19/2026 5) Know & Love 0008916307 2/19/2026 0008918174 2/26/2026 6) Laura Lynn 0008918087 2/19/2026 7) Publix 0008918058 2/19/2026 8) Simply Go 0008907044 2/5/2026 0008916154 2/20/2026
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
December 10, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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