Mozzarella Provolone Cheese (Great Lakes) – Metal Fragments (2025)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
This AI-generated summary is provided for general informational purposes only and is derived from publicly available recall notices. It supplements but does not replace official agency classifications or safety instructions.
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella and not-smoked provolone cheeses), individually packaged in a plastic bag, as: 1) Freedom's Choice Pizza Blend - Fine-Cut, 32 oz., UPC 4279810410, 6/case 2) Good & Gather Mozzarella & Provolone - Classic, 8 oz., UPC 8523903871, 12/case 3) Great Lakes Cheese Mozzarella & Provolone - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 3651415115, 4/case 4) Great Value Provolone & Mozzarella Blend - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874226743,
Brand
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Batch/Sell By Date: 1) Freedom's Choice 0008922161 2/22/2026 2) Good & Gather 0008904402 3/14/2026 3) Great Lakes Cheese 1500562637 1/14/2026 0008901792 1/15/2026 4) Great Value 1500558204 2/7/2026 0008911238 2/12/2026 0008922240 2/19/2026 0008915069 2/20/2026
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc is recalling Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella and not due to Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall). This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MS, MO, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, PR
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