Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recalls 4,298 cases of pizza-style shredded cheese blends sold through retailers nationwide after metal fragments were found in supplier raw material. The defect involves potential metal fragments that could contaminate the cheese. Consumers who may own any of the affected products should not consume them and should contact Great Lakes Cheese Co for refund or replacement.
Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)
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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Pizza-style shredded cheese blends are used as toppings or ingredients in home kitchens and food service. They come in 8 oz and 32 oz bags across multiple brands.
Metal fragments from a supplier raw material can contaminate cheese products. Ingesting metal fragments can pose choking and internal injury risks.
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
The recall covers 4,298 cases distributed to retailers across multiple states and Puerto Rico. No injuries have been reported, but the hazard requires consumer action to prevent potential harm.
Recall details and batch codes are published by the FDA and linked in the notice; UPCs appear on packaging, typically near the label.
Refunds/replacements typically take 4-8 weeks after submission
Keep the recall notice, purchase receipt, packaging photos, and correspondence with the company for records
Brand: Great Lakes Cheese Co. Products recalled include multiple brands sharing the same cheese blend. Variants include Econo Pizza Shredded 8 oz (UPC 893800297...), Food Club Finely Shredded 8 oz (UPC 3680012422), Food Club 32 oz shredded (UPC 3680044487), Food Club 32 oz shredded tube (UPC 3680048197), Gold Rush Creamery 32 oz shredded (UPC 1401401030), Great Value 8 oz shredded (UPC 538818789), Laura Lynn Finely Shredded 8 oz (UPC 8685402132), Simply Go 32 oz Classic Cut Shredded (UPC 1015983022). Sold in 12/case or 6/case configurations. Batch/Sell By dates are listed in the recall notice.
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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