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FDA Recalls 1.5 Million Cheese Packs Over Metal Contamination

12/5/2025

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Class II recall of shredded cheese over metal fragment contamination.
Great Lakes Cheese Co. initiated the recall on October 3, with products sold under brands at Aldi, Target, and Walmart.
The recall covers more than 1.5 million packages across 31 states and Puerto Rico.
Consumers should discard the affected products or return them for a refund because no illnesses have been reported.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Class II recall of shredded cheese over metal fragment contamination.
Great Lakes Cheese Co. initiated the recall on October 3, with products sold under brands at Aldi, Target, and Walmart.
The recall covers more than 1.5 million packages across 31 states and Puerto Rico.
Consumers should discard the affected products or return them for a refund because no illnesses have been reported.