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Millions of Bags of Cheese Recalled: High-Risk Hazard!
3 Dec
Summary
- Over 1.5 million bags of cheese recalled due to potential metal fragments.
- Recall elevated to Class II by FDA, indicating a serious health risk.
- Affected cheeses sold under various brands in 31 states and Puerto Rico.

An extensive recall of more than 1.5 million bags of cheese has been classified as a high-risk health hazard by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. initiated the recall due to the potential presence of metal fragments in various shredded cheese products.
The FDA's elevation to a Class II recall signifies a serious health risk associated with consuming these contaminated items. Cheeses sold under private labels for major retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Aldi, across 31 states and Puerto Rico, are affected.
While no illnesses have been reported, consumers are strongly advised to discard or return the recalled products immediately. This recall highlights ongoing safety concerns in the dairy industry, with other recent recalls due to Listeria contamination also noted.




