Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- October 3, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Freedom's Choice, Good & Gather, 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
- Freedom's Choice, Good & Gather, Great Lakes Cheese, Great Value
- Product type
- Shredded cheese blend (mozzarella and provolone)
- Model numbers
- 0008922161, 0008904402, 1500562637, 0008901792, 1500558204, 0008911238, 0008922240, 0008915069
- Sizes
- 32 oz, 8 oz, 5 lb, 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
Cheese blends are used as toppings and ingredients in pizza and other dishes. This recall covers four store-brand and private-label shredded cheese blends.
Why This Is Dangerous
Metal fragments from supplier raw material may be present in the shredded cheese blends, posing a laceration or ingestion risk if consumed.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Households and foodservice operators may have affected products. The recall could lead to waste and potential injury if contaminated cheese is consumed.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Compare product names to the four recalled items
- Inspect packaging for any metal fragments visibly present
Where to find product info
FDA recall page for H-0220-2026 and Great Lakes Cheese Co recall communications
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements may take several weeks after verification of product and batch.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the manufacturer and request escalation if no reply within 2 weeks
- Contact FDA recall enforcement if the company remains unresponsive
How to prevent similar issues
- Always inspect labels for UPCs and batch codes before purchase
- Buy shredded cheese from reputable retailers and check recall notices before using
- When in doubt, discard the product rather than freezing or cooking it
Documentation advice
Keep the original packaging, receipts, and all recall communications for records
Get instant alerts for Food & Beverages recalls
Be the first to know. Free instant alerts to your inbox.
Product Details
Product variants recalled include four shredded cheese blends with the following descriptions: 1) Freedom's Choice Pizza Blend - Fine-Cut, 32 oz., UPC 4279810410, 6 per case; 2) Good & Gather Mozzarella & Provolone - Classic, 8 oz., UPC 8523903871, 12 per case; 3) Great Lakes Cheese Mozzarella & Provolone - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 3651415115, 4 per case; 4) Great Value Provolone & Mozzarella Blend - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874226743, 5 per case. Quantity recalled: 4,131 cases. Distribution covers numerous states and Puerto Rico.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Four product variants affected across three brands and one store-brand line
- Hazard: potential metal fragments from supplier raw material
- Remedy: do not consume; refund or replacement through Great Lakes Cheese Co
Browse More Recalls
Safety Guide
Not sure what to do next? Our guide walks you through the process step by step.
Read: What to Do When You Find a Recalled ProductGet Alerts for Food & Beverages Recalls
Get instant alerts for recalls that affect you. Free forever.