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
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 Co
- Product type
- Mozzarella Cheese - Shredded
- Model numbers
- Batch/Sell By Date codes listed in recall, 0008909996 2/15/2026, 0008918166 2/20/2026, 0008916368 2/22/2026, 0008915022 2/16/2026, 0008916601 2/17/2026, 1500555310 2/5/2026, 1500562870 2/13/2026 +21 more
- Sizes
- 8 oz, 16 oz, 32 oz, 5 lb
- 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
Shredded mozzarella cheese sold under multiple store brands is a common ingredient for pizzas, pastas, and toppings. This recall affects many nationally distributed lines bearing various UPCs.
Why This Is Dangerous
Metal fragments from a supplier could be present in shredded cheese. Exposure could occur when consuming the product and may cause mouth or GI injuries.
Industry Context
This recall is not currently described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers nationwide may need to discard or return affected lots. Refunds or replacements are being offered through multiple channels, which may take weeks.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 1) Locate UPC on your cheese package.
- 2) Compare UPC to recall list provided by the FDA enforcement notice.
- 3) Look for batch/sell-by date on packaging that matches recall details.
Where to find product info
UPC codes and batch/sell-by date details are listed in the recall notice and FDA enforcement page.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing may take 2-6 weeks after verification of eligibility.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts.
- Escalate to consumer protection agencies if needed.
- Consider filing a complaint with CPSC if the company fails to respond in a timely manner.
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying shredded mozzarella, compare UPCs with current recall lists.
- Choose products with clear UPCs and batch codes.
- Keep receipts and packaging until you confirm product safety in your pantry.
Documentation advice
Save recall notice, take photos of packaging, UPCs, batch codes, and any correspondence with the company.
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Product Details
Model numbers: Batch/Sell By Date codes listed in the recall filing. UPCs include 7003865782; 5300007162; 5300007170; 9282510119; 9282510120; 9282510130; 9282592197; 7495802553; 3225116742; 5193331657; 5193321820; 5193334257; 1500555310; 1500562589; 1500569744; 1500562869; 1500562870; 1500562869; 0008913583; 0008912796. 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. Sold via store brands including Always Save, Borden, Brookshire’s, Cache Valley Creamery, Chestnut Hill, Coburn Farms, Econ
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Nationwide distribution across many store brands
- UPC codes and batch codes listed in recall
- Two or more notification methods required for refunds/replacements
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