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Huge recall of shredded cheese sold at Aldi, Target, Walmart amid metal fragment concerns

Huge recall of shredded cheese sold at Aldi, Target, Walmart amid metal fragment concerns

Summary

About 260,000 cases of shredded cheese from Great Lakes Cheese Co. are being recalled due to possible metal fragments in the products. The recall affects cheese sold at stores like Aldi, Target, and Walmart in 31 states and Puerto Rico. The recall includes several types of shredded cheese, such as mozzarella and Italian style.

Key Facts

  • Great Lakes Cheese Co. is the company recalling the cheese.
  • The recall involves about 260,000 cases of cheese products.
  • The recall includes cheese sold at Aldi, Target, and Walmart.
  • The reason for the recall is possible metal fragments in the cheese.
  • The recall affects cheese products in 31 states and Puerto Rico.
  • The recall includes various types, like mozzarella and Italian-style shredded cheese.
  • Brands involved include Happy Farms by Aldi, Always Save, and Borden, among others.
  • The FDA categorized this as a "Class 2" recall, which means serious health risks are unlikely.

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