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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0217-2026/FDA enforcement
Great Lakes Cheese Co INC·Food·Oct 3, 2025

Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend (Containing Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, Provolone, …

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, AR, AZ, CA +27 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameGreat Lakes Cheese Co INC
Recalling firmGreat Lakes Cheese Co INCHiram, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
20 260008 91049 520 260008 91393 020 260008 91811 520 260008 91885 520 260008 92305 620 260008 92801 720 260008 90805 320 260008 91885 320 260008 91817 420 260008 91615 4
Lot / date codes
  • Batch/Sell By Date: 1) Brookshire's 1500562884 2/14/2026 2) Cache Valley Creamery 0008905387 2/5/2026 3) Coburn Farms 0008913690 2/15/2026 4) Great Value - Finely Shredded (8 oz.): 0008914472 2/12/2026 0008910495 2/13/2026 0008913930 2/16/2026 0008918115 2/19/2026 0008918855 2/19/2026 0008923056 2/23/2026 0008928017 2/25/2026 - Finely Shredded (16 oz.): 0008911239 2/12/2026 0008908053 2/13/2026 0008918853 2/19/2026 5) Know & Love 0008916307 2/19/2026 0008918174 2/26/2026 6) Laura Lynn 0008918087 2/19/2026 7) Publix 0008918058 2/19/2026 8) Simply Go 0008907044 2/5/2026 0008916154 2/20/2026
Distribution area
ALARAZCACOFLGAIDILINKSKYLAMNMOMSNCNENMNVNYOKORPASCTNTXUTVAWAWI

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico

United States, Puerto Rico

Quantity affected15, 490 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 10, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0217-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Great Lakes Cheese Co INC initiated this food recall on October 3, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall). The FDA report lists distribution as: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)

Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend (Containing Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, Provolone, … was made or distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co INC in Hiram, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0217-2026, dated December 10, 2025.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury if swallowed.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Metal contamination

Possible health effects

Metal fragments can cause cuts, choking or internal injury. Do not inspect or taste a suspect product.

Higher-risk groups

Children, older adults and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend (Containing Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, Provolone, … recall?

Great Lakes Cheese Co INC recalled Italian Style Shredded Cheese Blend (Containing Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella, Provolone, … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0217-2026. Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop eating or using the product; do not try to find the fragment by tasting or chewing. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed metal or has severe throat, chest or abdominal pain. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

Is the Great Lakes Cheese Co INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0217-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.