RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0215-2026/FDA enforcement

Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Individually Packaged in a Plastic Bag, as: …

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
4 061463 33086 44 061463 36941 320 260008 91816 620 260008 91636 820 260008 92442 420 260008 91059 820 260008 91367 020 260008 91655 120 260008 93062 020 260008 91660 120 261500 56287 420 261500 56974 4
Lot / date codes
  • Batch/Sell By Date: 1) Always Save 0008909996 2/15/2026 0008918166 2/20/2026 0008916368 2/22/2026 2) Borden - Shredded: 0008907003 2/12/2026 0008924424 2/20/2026 0008910598 3/18/2026 0008913670 3/19/2026 0008916551 3/25/2026 0008930620 3/27/2026 - Thick Cut: 0008915022 2/16/2026 0008916601 2/17/2026 3) Brookshire's - Finely Shredded: 1500562271 2/12/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500555310 2/5/2026 1500562874 2/13/2026 - Shredded (32 oz): 1500562589 2/12/2026 1500569744 2/19/2026 - Thick Cut: 1500562869 2/13/2026 4) Cache Valley Creamery 0008913583 2/12/2026 0008912796 2/12/2026 5) Chestnut Valley 0008920769 2/19/2026 0008919682 2/23/2026 0008919982 2/24/2026 6) Coburn Farms - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008913683 2/15/2026 0008918150 2/22/2026 - Shredded (12 oz.): 0008913664 2/15/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008912318 2/16/2026 7) Econo 0008903664 3/16/2026 8) Food Club - Finely Shredded: 0008909946 2/20/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008917638 2/21/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008917646 2/19/2026 - Shredded (32 oz. UPC 3680012914) 1500555283 2/5/2026 1500562601 2/13/2026 0008920642 2/21/2026 - Shredded (32 oz. UPC 3680038305) 0008912826 2/12/2026 0008911959 2/19/2026 9) Food Lion 0008918217 2/20/2026 10) Gold Rush Creamery 0008912230 1/13/2026 0008916203 1/20/2026 11) Good & Gather - Fine Cut (8 oz.): 0008909919 3/15/2026 0008920196 3/22/2026 0008917545 3/22/2026 - Classic (8 oz.): 0008904392 3/7/2026 0008899872 3/14/2026 0008907380 3/16/2026 0008917539 3/21/2026 - Classic (32 oz.) 0008911920 2/12/2026 0008923005 2/22/2026 12) Great Lakes Cheese 1500555917 1/6/2026 0008903739 1/7/2026 1500562505 1/13/2026 0008909003 1/15/2026 0008908886 1/16/2026 1500568799 1/20/2026 0008922769 1/20/2026 0008919726 1/23/2026 13) Great Value - Finely Shredded (8 oz.): 0008911228 2/12/2026 0008912298 2/15/2026 1500565874 2/15/2026 0008918186 2/19/2026 0008918845 2/19/2026 0008921742 2/23/2026 0008922882 2/25/2026 - Finely Shredded (16 oz.): 0008908012 2/13/2026 1500562848 2/14/2026 0008915666 2/20/2026 0008922990 2/26/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008912290 2/15/2026 0008916515 2/19/2026 0008915586 2/19/2026 0008919953 2/23/2026 0008927851 2/25/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008911240 2/12/2026 1500562715 2/14/2026 0008918840 2/19/2026 0008915665 2/19/2026 0008923008 2/26/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 1500555265 2/5/2026 0008899863 2/5/2026 0008909522 2/12/2026 1500562220 2/12/2026 1500568802 2/19/2026 0008923608 2/19/2026 0008915465 2/22/2026 - Shredded (5 lb.): 1500562009 2/9/2026 1500562506 2/12/2026 0008908005 2/13/2026 0008909521 2/14/2026 0008919915 2/15/2026 0008915093 2/20/2026 14) Happy Farms by Aldi - Shredded (16 oz.): 1500560016 2/8/2026 1500562694 2/14/2026 0008915062 2/18/2026 0008921597 2/21/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008914480 2/13/2026 15) H-E-B - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500562207 2/12/2026 1500568792 2/19/2026 - Thick: 1500555258 2/5/2026 1500562870 2/13/2026 1500569728 2/19/2026 - Shredded (8 oz. Mexico): 1500568833 2/19/2026 16) Hill Country Fare - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500555251 2/5/2026 1500562217 2/12/2026 1500569724 2/20/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 1500562208 2/12/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 1500562212 2/12/2026 1500568788 2/19/2026 - Shredded (5 lb.): 1500562504 2/12/2026 - Shredded (8 oz. Mexico): 1500569780 2/20/2026 17) Know & Love - Fine Cut (8 oz.): 0008916319 2/16/2026 - Fine Cut (16 oz.): 0008916318 2/19/2026 - Classic Cut (8 oz.): 0008919858 2/23/2026 - Classic Cut (32 oz.): 0008913961 2/13/2026 0008921460 2/22/2026 - Thick Cut: 0008917701 2/21/2026 18) Laura Lynn - Finely Shredded: 0008912119 2/16/2026 0008918097 2/21/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008912110 2/16/2026 0008918078 2/20/2026 - Shredded (12 oz.): 0008918080 2/19/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008918091 1/20/2026 - Thick Cut Shredded: 0008918168 2/21/2026 19) Lucerne Dairy Farms - Finely Shredded: 0008914847 2/13/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 1500555293 2/5/2026 0008907905 2/12/2026 - Shredded Family Size (32 oz.): 0008900706 2/5/2026 1500555296 2/5/2026 0008912904 2/12/2026 0008922665 2/19/2026 - Rustic Cut (8 oz.): 0008904559 2/5/2026 1500555294 2/5/2026 0008911924 2/12/2026 0008920874 2/20/2026 - Rustic Cut Family Size (32 oz.): 0008914867 2/12/2026 1500562625 2/13/2026 0008925394 2/26/2026 20) Nu Farm 0008897701 3/15/2026 21) Publix - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008910579 2/14/2026 - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008916560 2/19/2026 22) Schnuck's 0008910998 2/21/2026 23) Simply Go - Classic Cut Shredded (8 oz.): 0008916140 2/13/2026 - Classic Cut Shredded (32 oz.): 0008905357 2/5/2026 0008916131 2/13/2026 - Rustic Cut Shredded: 0008916145 2/12/2026 24) Sprout's Farmers Market - Finely Shredded: 0008894495 3/15/2026 - Shredded Value Pack (32 oz.): 0008904457 3/14/2026 25) Stater Bros. Markets - Finely Shredded: 0008906956 2/12/2026 0008915548 2/20/2026 - Shredded (8 oz.): 0008906958 2/12/2026 0008921299 2/19/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008906430 2/5/2026 0008913559 2/12/2026 26) Sunnyside Farms - Shredded (16 oz.): 0008920733 2/19/2026 - Shredded (32 oz.): 0008927474 2/26/2026
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 affected235, 789 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 10, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0215-2026

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)

Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Individually Packaged in a Plastic Bag, as: … was made or distributed by Great Lakes Cheese Co INC in Hiram, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0215-2026, 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 Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Individually Packaged in a Plastic Bag, as: … recall?

Great Lakes Cheese Co INC recalled Low-moisture Part-skim Mozzarella Shredded Cheese, Individually Packaged in a Plastic Bag, as: … in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0215-2026. 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-0215-2026. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.