Major Shredded Cheese Recall Hits Indiana Stores

If shredded cheese is a staple in your fridge, you may want to hit pause before sprinkling it over tonight’s dinner.

Why the Shredded Cheese Was Recalled

More than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese sold in Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Tennessee, and more than two dozen other states have been recalled after the potential presence of metal fragments was discovered in products from Great Lakes Cheese Company.

According to an FDA Enforcement Report, the recall is Class II, meaning the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. No injuries or illnesses have been reported, but the company initiated the recall after a supplier alerted them to potential metal contamination in a raw ingredient.

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Brands Included in the Nationwide Recall

Affected products include mozzarella, Italian blends, pizza blends, mozzarella-provolone mixes, and other shredded cheese varieties in 8 oz., 12 oz., and 32 oz. bags. The recall spans multiple store brands and retail chains across the country, including:

• Always Save
• Borden
• Brookshire’s
• Cache Valley Creamery
• Coburn Farms
• Food Club
• Gold Rush Creamery
• Good & Gather (Target)
• Great Value (Walmart)
• Happy Farms (Aldi)
• Member’s Mark (Sam’s Club)
• Econo
• Freedom’s Choice

In addition to the consumer products impacted, some food service quantities have also been included in the recall.

Read More: Even More Cheese Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

What To Do If You Purchased Recalled Cheese

If you purchased shredded cheese recently, check the sell-by dates and UPC details against the FDA recall list. Because so many national retailers are involved, these products could easily be sitting in refrigerators across the Tri-State.

The FDA advises that you NOT eat the recalled cheese. They say it should be thrown away or returned to the original store for a refund.

If you believe you’ve consumed a recalled product and experience symptoms like dental injury, mouth discomfort, or unexplained stomach issues, contact your healthcare provider.

How the Contamination Was Discovered

Great Lakes Cheese says the issue stems from a downstream recall involving a supplier’s raw material. Once notified, the company pulled affected batches out of distribution and notified retailers.

For detailed batch codes and sell-by dates, you can view the full FDA recall entry on the enforcement reports page.