Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 2, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Leprino Foods
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 5 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
- Leprino Foods
- Product type
- Bulk Mozzarella Cheese
- Model numbers
- PRODUCTION DATE 09/02/2025, PRODUCTION DATE 09/03/2025, PRODUCTION DATE 09/04/2025, PRODUCTION DATE 09/08/2025, PRODUCTION DATE 09/09/2025, PRODUCTION DATE 09/11/2025, PRODUCTION DATE 09/12/2025, PRODUCTION DATE 09/16/2025 +4 more
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- OH, TN, TX, UT, WI
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
October 2, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 29, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Possible stainless steel pieces in product.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Leprino Foods for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
LMPS 1.5-inch bulk mozzarella is shipped in corrugated totes for foodservice and large-scale operations. Each slab measures 11 by 14 inches and weighs about 10 pounds, with roughly 5.45 million pounds implicated in this recall.
Why This Is Dangerous
A defect could allow stainless steel pieces to be present in the cheese. Contamination risk is elevated for products intended for cooking or serving without further inspection.
Industry Context
This recall is not identified as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.
Real-World Impact
Restaurants and institutions using bulk mozzarella could face product disposal, potential food safety investigations, and refund delays. Home cooks could be affected if bulk cheese is used in large parties or events.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check product code 100003207 on the packaging.
- Review production dates listed on the wholesale label: 09/02/2025 through 09/22/2025.
- Confirm quantity in your inventory matches recall figures.
Where to find product info
Date codes and product code appear on wholesale packaging and labels. The recall notice lists production dates and lot information.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing typically takes several weeks, often 4-6 weeks from claim submission.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a formal complaint with the FDA recall portal.
- Contact state consumer protection offices if the company is unresponsive.
- Document all communications and keep receipts.
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify recall status before purchasing bulk cheese for facilities.
- Request lot-specific information from suppliers and review date codes.
- Keep documentation of purchase and recall notices for future reference.
Documentation advice
Keep the recall letter, purchase receipts, packaging, date codes, and all correspondence with Leprino Foods.
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Product Details
Product: LMPS 1.5" Bulk Mozzarella; Slab size: 11" x 14" x 1.5"; Weight per slab: ~10 lbs; Total quantity: 5,453,442 lbs; Packaging: corrugated totes; Product Code: 100003207; Refrigeration: 34-40°F; Distribution: Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin; Recall date: 2025-10-02; Status: ACTIVE; Hazard level: HIGH; Manufacturer: Leprino Foods; Production dates on affected lots: 09/02/2025 through 09/22/2025; Expiration date: Not shown on wholesale label; Country of origin: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Distributions to OH, TN, TX, UT, WI
- Production dates include 09/02/2025 through 09/22/2025
- Expiration date not shown on wholesale label
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