Over 1.5 Million Bags of Cheese Sold at Walmart, Aldi, and Other Retailers Recalled for Potential Metal Contamination
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall affecting more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese made by Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., based in Ohio, citing possible contamination with metal fragments originating from supplier raw materials.
The recall was first announced in October, and on Dec. 1, the FDA designated it as a Class II recall, indicating that consuming the cheese “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
Foreign objects in food can pose several health hazards, including choking, dental damage, and injuries to the digestive tract. Small metal fragments, in particular, can block airways and are especially dangerous for children, older adults, and others with vulnerable health conditions.
How To Identify the Recalled Cheese
The recalled shredded cheese was distributed under several private-label brands, including Aldi, Target’s Good & Gather, and Walmart’s Great Value, and was found in stores in 31 states.
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