HIGH

Great Lakes Cheese Recalls Shredded Cheese Over Metal Fragments

Great Lakes Cheese Co. recalled 235,789 cases of shredded mozzarella cheese on October 3, 2025. The recall follows reports of potential metal fragments in the product. Consumers should not consume the affected cheese and should seek a refund or replacement.

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 various brands of shredded mozzarella cheese packaged in plastic bags. UPC codes and sizes vary, including Always Save (5 lb.), Borden (8 oz.), and Great Value (5 lb.), among others. Products were sold across multiple states and Puerto Rico.

The Hazard

The recall stems from the potential presence of metal fragments in the cheese, posing a risk of injury to consumers. This recall is classified as Class II, indicating a high hazard level.

Reported Incidents

There have been no reported injuries linked to this recall. Consumers are advised to take the recall seriously due to the potential risk of injury.

What to Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled cheese immediately. For a refund or replacement, contact Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. via their customer service channels.

Contact Information

To reach Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., call their customer service or visit their website for more details on the recall. Further information is also available on the FDA's website.

Key Facts

  • 235,789 cases recalled
  • Potentially hazardous metal fragments
  • Class II recall
  • Consumers advised not to consume

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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) Always Save 0008909996 2/15/2026 0008918166 2/20/2026 0008916368 2/22/2026 2) Borden - Shredded: 0008907003 2/12/2026 0008924424 2/20/2026 0008910598 3/18/2026 0008913670 3/19/2026 0008916551 3/25/2026 0008930620 3/27/2026 - Thick Cut: 0008915022 2/16/2026 0008916601 2/17/2026 3) Brookshire's - Finely Shredded: 1500562271 2/12/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500555310 2/5/2026 1500562874 2/13/2026 - Shredded (32 oz): 1500562589 2/12/2026 1500569744 2/19/2026 - Thick Cut: 1500562869 2/13/2026 4) Cache Valley Creamery 0008913583 2/12/2026 0008912796 2/12/2026 5) Chestnut Valley 0008920769 2/19/2026 0008919682 2/23/2026 0008919982 2/24/2026 6) Coburn Farms - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008913683 2/15/2026 0008918150 2/22/2026 - Shredded (12 oz.): 0008913664 2/15/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008912318 2/16/2026 7) Econo 0008903664 3/16/2026 8) Food Club - Finely Shredded: 0008909946 2/20/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008917638 2/21/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008917646 2/19/2026 - Shredded (32 oz. UPC 3680012914) 1500555283 2/5/2026 1500562601 2/13/2026 0008920642 2/21/2026 - Shredded (32 oz. UPC 3680038305) 0008912826 2/12/2026 0008911959 2/19/2026 9) Food Lion 0008918217 2/20/2026 10) Gold Rush Creamery 0008912230 1/13/2026 0008916203 1/20/2026 11) Good & Gather - Fine Cut (8 oz.): 0008909919 3/15/2026 0008920196 3/22/2026 0008917545 3/22/2026 - Classic (8 oz.): 0008904392 3/7/2026 0008899872 3/14/2026 0008907380 3/16/2026 0008917539 3/21/2026 - Classic (32 oz.) 0008911920 2/12/2026 0008923005 2/22/2026 12) Great Lakes Cheese 1500555917 1/6/2026 0008903739 1/7/2026 1500562505 1/13/2026 0008909003 1/15/2026 0008908886 1/16/2026 1500568799 1/20/2026 0008922769 1/20/2026 0008919726 1/23/2026 13) Great Value - Finely Shredded (8 oz.): 0008911228 2/12/2026 0008912298 2/15/2026 1500565874 2/15/2026 0008918186 2/19/2026 0008918845 2/19/2026 0008921742 2/23/2026 0008922882 2/25/2026 - Finely Shredded (16 oz.): 0008908012 2/13/2026 1500562848 2/14/2026 0008915666 2/20/2026 0008922990 2/26/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008912290 2/15/2026 0008916515 2/19/2026 0008915586 2/19/2026 0008919953 2/23/2026 0008927851 2/25/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008911240 2/12/2026 1500562715 2/14/2026 0008918840 2/19/2026 0008915665 2/19/2026 0008923008 2/26/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 1500555265 2/5/2026 0008899863 2/5/2026 0008909522 2/12/2026 1500562220 2/12/2026 1500568802 2/19/2026 0008923608 2/19/2026 0008915465 2/22/2026 - Shredded (5 lb.): 1500562009 2/9/2026 1500562506 2/12/2026 0008908005 2/13/2026 0008909521 2/14/2026 0008919915 2/15/2026 0008915093 2/20/2026 14) Happy Farms by Aldi - Shredded (16 oz.): 1500560016 2/8/2026 1500562694 2/14/2026 0008915062 2/18/2026 0008921597 2/21/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008914480 2/13/2026 15) H-E-B - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500562207 2/12/2026 1500568792 2/19/2026 - Thick: 1500555258 2/5/2026 1500562870 2/13/2026 1500569728 2/19/2026 - Shredded (8 oz. Mexico): 1500568833 2/19/2026 16) Hill Country Fare - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500555251 2/5/2026 1500562217 2/12/2026 1500569724 2/20/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 1500562208 2/12/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 1500562212 2/12/2026 1500568788 2/19/2026 - Shredded (5 lb.): 1500562504 2/12/2026 - Shredded (8 oz. Mexico): 1500569780 2/20/2026 17) Know & Love - Fine Cut (8 oz.): 0008916319 2/16/2026 - Fine Cut (16 oz.): 0008916318 2/19/2026 - Classic Cut (8 oz.): 0008919858 2/23/2026 - Classic Cut (32 oz.): 0008913961 2/13/2026 0008921460 2/22/2026 - Thick Cut: 0008917701 2/21/2026 18) Laura Lynn - Finely Shredded: 0008912119 2/16/2026 0008918097 2/21/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008912110 2/16/2026 0008918078 2/20/2026 - Shredded (12 oz.): 0008918080 2/19/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008918091 1/20/2026 - Thick Cut Shredded: 0008918168 2/21/2026 19) Lucerne Dairy Farms - Finely Shredded: 0008914847 2/13/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500555293 2/5/2026 0008907905 2/12/2026 - Shredded Family Size (32 oz.): 0008900706 2/5/2026 1500555296 2/5/2026 0008912904 2/12/2026 0008922665 2/19/2026 - Rustic Cut (8 oz.): 0008904559 2/5/2026 1500555294 2/5/2026 0008911924 2/12/2026 0008920874 2/20/2026 - Rustic Cut Family Size (32 oz.): 0008914867 2/12/2026 1500562625 2/13/2026 0008925394 2/26/2026 20) Nu Farm 0008897701 3/15/2026 21) Publix - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008910579 2/14/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008916560 2/19/2026 22) Schnuck's 0008910998 2/21/2026 23) Simply Go - Classic Cut Shredded (8 oz.): 0008916140 2/13/2026 - Classic Cut Shredded (32 oz.): 0008905357 2/5/2026 0008916131 2/13/2026 - Rustic Cut Shredded: 0008916145 2/12/2026 24) Sprout's Farmers Market - Finely Shredded: 0008894495 3/15/2026 - Shredded Value Pack (32 oz.): 0008904457 3/14/2026 25) Stater Bros. Markets - Finely Shredded: 0008906956 2/12/2026 0008915548 2/20/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008906958 2/12/2026 0008921299 2/19/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008906430 2/5/2026 0008913559 2/12/2026 26) Sunnyside Farms - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008920733 2/19/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008927474 2/26/2026
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
December 10, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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