Shredded Cheese Sold At Aldi, Walmart, And Other Big Stores Is Being Yanked From Shelves For A Dangerous Reason - Tasting Table

"If you're planning to put shredded cheese on tacos or pizza tonight, double-check your bags, or you may put your health at risk. On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice for shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella made by Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc., which was sold at major grocery stores like Aldi and Walmart under various brand names. The products may be contaminated with metal fragments, posing a serious risk to consumer health."

"This recall covers over 350,000 cases of cheese sold in 31 states, as well as Puerto Rico. Some of the most popular brands affected by the issue include Walmart's private label Great Value, Target's in-house brand Good & Gather, and Happy Farms by Aldi. The packages of cheese were also sold at smaller stores like H-E-B, Food Lion, Publix, and Sprouts Farmers Market."

"Several of the affected products mixed the contaminated mozzarella with other cheeses like parmesan and provolone, and a few of the items don't mention mozzarella in the product name, instead using terms like "pizza-style four-cheese blend" or "Italian-style shredded cheese blend." Inspect your bags of shredded cheese to see if they contain any mozzarella at all. If you have a contaminated product, dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a refund."

On December 1, 2025 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall for shredded low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella produced by Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc. The recall covers over 350,000 cases sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico and affects major private-label and national brands including Great Value, Good & Gather, and Happy Farms, along with products sold at H-E-B, Food Lion, Publix, and Sprouts Farmers Market. Some recalled items are labeled as multi-cheese blends and may not explicitly list mozzarella. The products may be contaminated with metal fragments. Consumers should inspect cheese packaging, dispose of contaminated products, or return them for a refund.

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