FDA updates risk level for major recall of shredded cheese

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has updated the risk level for a major recall of shredded cheese products.

Thousands of pounds of shredded cheese distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. were initially recalled on Oct. 3, due to possible contamination of metal fragments in the cheese.

It was classified by the FDA as a Class II recall on Dec. 1.

A Class II recall is a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

The cheese was sold in several states, including New York. Major retailers were affected, such as Aldi, Target, and Walmart.

Affected brands include:

Always Save

Borden

Brookshire’s

Cache Valley Creame