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FDA Recalls 1.5 Million Bags of Contaminated Shredded Cheese

12/3/2025

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II recall of shredded cheese produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co. due to potential metal contamination.
More than 1.5 million bags were distributed across 31 states and Puerto Rico, with a complete list of affected products available on the FDA's website.
Affected brands include Great Value, Aldi, and Publix.
Sell-by dates range from January to March 2026.
Consumers should discard or return recalled cheese for a refund.

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Story summary

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class II recall of shredded cheese produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co. due to potential metal contamination.
More than 1.5 million bags were distributed across 31 states and Puerto Rico, with a complete list of affected products available on the FDA's website.
Affected brands include Great Value, Aldi, and Publix.
Sell-by dates range from January to March 2026.
Consumers should discard or return recalled cheese for a refund.