A metal-fragment concern has prompted a large pullback of store-brand bags sold nationwide. 

By Joe Lombardi From Daily Voice

A popular shredded cheese sold under multiple store brands is being pulled from supermarket shelves after a packaging concern raised food-safety warnings across much of the country.

Great Lakes Cheese Company says a series of mozzarella and blend-style shredded cheeses may contain metal fragments linked to an upstream ingredient supplier. The company initiated a voluntary recall after determining certain batches made it into circulation before the issue was discovered.

The products span a wide range of private-label brands sold at major retailers, including Walmart, Target, Aldi, and several regional chains. 

The recall covers numerous shredded cheese varieties — from mozzarella to multi-cheese blends — produced under different store names and sold in dozens of states.

Click here to view all product codes on the FDA website.

According to federal recall records, the impacted items were distributed to stores in:

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • Nebraska
  • New Mexico
  • Nevada
  • New York
  • Oklahoma
  • Oregon
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin
  • Puerto Rico

The recall includes products with multiple sell-by dates beginning Jan. 14, 2026, and extending through March 22, 2026, depending on brand and formulation. 

Many were sold in plastic bags in 8-ounce, 12-ounce, or 32-ounce sizes. Shoppers are urged to check the full list of batch codes on the FDA’s recall site, as the affected items appear under a variety of labels such as Always Save, Good & Gather, Great Value, Food Club, Borden, Cache Valley Creamery, Brookshire’s, Coburn Farms, and others.

No injuries have been reported, and the company says it is acting out of caution due to the possibility of metal particles originating from raw materials used in production.

Consumers who purchased the recalled items should not eat them. The company advises throwing the product away or returning it to the store for a refund. Questions can be directed to the manufacturer’s consumer hotline, listed in the FDA recall notice.

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