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
- Pizza-Style Shredded Cheese Blend
- Model numbers
- Econo 0008924428 3/18/2026, Food Club - Finely Shredded: 0008911974 2/13/2026 0008916578 2/21/2026, Shredded (32 oz. UPC 3680044487): 0008902277 2/6/2026 0008884224 2/13/2026, Shredded (32 oz. UPC 3680048197): 0008924031 2/23/2026, Gold Rush Creamery 0008912889 3/15/2026, Great Value 0008913974 2/14/2026 1500565689 2/15/2026 0008918844 2/20/2026 0008924222 2/21/2026, Laura Lynn 0008924426 2/16/2026 0008918098 2/21/2026, Simply Go 0008901863 2/6/2026 0008916159 2/13/2026
- Sizes
- 8 oz, 32 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
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.
Why This Is Dangerous
Metal fragments from a supplier raw material can contaminate cheese products. Ingesting metal fragments can pose choking and internal injury risks.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
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.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 1. Locate UPC and batch/sell-by date on the product packaging
- 2. Compare codes to those listed in the recall notice
- 3. If any match, discontinue use immediately and segregate the product
Where to find product info
Recall details and batch codes are published by the FDA and linked in the notice; UPCs appear on packaging, typically near the label.
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements typically take 4-8 weeks after submission
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a consumer complaint with relevant authorities; Seek assistance through FDA recall process; Consider consumer protection agencies for escalation.
- Request confirmation from retailer if purchased through a store.
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check for recall notices before consuming cheese products
- Verify UPCs and batch codes before purchase or use
- Buy from reputable retailers with recall monitoring
- Keep receipts and packaging until issue resolved
- Register products for recall alerts when available
Documentation advice
Keep the recall notice, purchase receipt, packaging photos, and correspondence with the company for records
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Product Details
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.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Multiple brands affected with batch/date codes provided in recall
- Hazard level HIGH; downstream recall of supplier raw material
- No injuries or incidents reported
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