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Great Lakes Cheese Recalls Shredded Cheese Over Metal Fragments

Great Lakes Cheese Co. recalled 4,131 cases of shredded cheese on October 3, 2025. The recall affects various brands due to potential metal fragments found in the product. Consumers should not consume the cheese and seek refunds or replacements.

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 recall involves shredded cheese products including: 1) Freedom's Choice Pizza Blend - Fine-Cut, 32 oz., UPC 4279810410, 6/case; 2) Good & Gather Mozzarella & Provolone - Classic, 8 oz., UPC 8523903871, 12/case; 3) Great Lakes Cheese Mozzarella & Provolone - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 3651415115, 4/case; 4) Great Value Provolone & Mozzarella Blend - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874226743, 5/case.

The Hazard

The recall is due to the potential presence of metal fragments in the cheese, which poses a risk of injury if ingested. This issue was identified as a downstream recall from a supplier.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents related to this recall have been reported as of now. Consumers are urged to take the recall seriously to avoid any potential harm.

What to Do

Consumers who purchased the recalled cheese should not consume it. Contact Great Lakes Cheese Co. for refund or replacement information.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Great Lakes Cheese Co. at their official website or call their customer service line.

Key Facts

  • 4,131 cases recalled
  • Potential metal fragments
  • Not safe for consumption
  • Contact for refunds or replacements

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Safety Assessment

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

Product Classification

Product TypeShredded Cheese
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
Batch/Sell By Date: 1) Freedom's Choice 0008922161 2/22/2026 2) Good & Gather 0008904402 3/14/2026 3) Great Lakes Cheese 1500562637 1/14/2026 0008901792 1/15/2026 4) Great Value 1500558204 2/7/2026 0008911238 2/12/2026 0008922240 2/19/2026 0008915069 2/20/2026
Affected States
Nationwide
Report Date
December 10, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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