Severity
Moderate
FDA Food recall · Reported December 10, 2025
Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recalled Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese, individually packaged in a plastic bag… - a moderate-severity action.
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese, individually packaged in a plastic bag… was recalled by Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc in December 10, 2025. Reason: Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall). Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #H-0215-2026 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall).
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #H-0215-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Food action (record #H-0215-2026) was formally reported on December 10, 2025, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 3, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Hiram, OH. Federal records list the affected scope as 235,789 cases.
The documented reason for this recall is: Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall) Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: 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. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 2 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
235,789 cases
Related Recalls
6
2 from same agency
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella shredded cheese, individually packaged in a plastic bag, as: 1) Always Save - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 7003865782, 4/case 2) Borden - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 5300007162, 6 or 12/case - Thick Cut, 8 oz., UPC 5300007170, 6/case 3) Brookshire's - Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 9282510119, 12/case - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 9282510120, 12/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 9282510130, 6/case - Thick Cut, 8 oz., UPC 9282592197, 12/case 4) Cache Valley Creamery - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7495802553, 6 or 12/case 5) Chestnut Hill - Fancy Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3225116742, 6/case 6) Coburn Farms - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 5193331657, 12/case - Shredded, 12 oz., UPC 5193321820, 18/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 5193334257, 6/case 7) Econo - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 893800294, 12/case 8) Food Club - Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3680045573, 12/case - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3680005117, 12/case - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 3680005144, 12/case - Shredded, 32 oz., tube-style bag, UPC 3680012914, 6/case, case UPC 3680041215 - Shredded, 32 oz., square-style bag, UPC 3680038305, 6/case 9) Food Lion - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3582609008, 12/case 10) Gold Rush Creamery - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1401401014, 12/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1401401030, 6/case 11) Good & Gather - Fine Cut, 8 oz., UPC 8523903860, 12/case - Classic, 8 oz., UPC 8523903849, 12/case - Classic, 32 oz., UPC 8523903852, 6/case 12) Great Lakes Cheese - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 3651415034, 4/case 13) Great Value - Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7874237425, 6/case - Finely Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874204492, 5/case - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7874235317, 6/case - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874235321, 5/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 7874237475, 6/case - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 7874204980, 4/case 14) Happy Farms by Aldi - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 4061463330864, 12/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 4061463369413, 8/case 15) H-E-B - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4122022272, 12/case - Thick, 8 oz., UPC 4122061295, 12/case - Shredded/Fancy Finamente Rallado, 8 oz., UPC 4122006759, 12/case (distributed for sale in Mexico only) 16) Hill Country Fare - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4122018977, 12/case - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 4122016234, 12/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 4122042334, 6/case - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 4122082998, 4/case - Shredded/Rallado, 8 oz., UPC 4122024512, 12/case (distributed for sale in Mexico only) 17) Know & Love - Fine Cut, 8 oz., UPC 788030650, 12/case - Fine Cut, 16 oz., UPC 788030657, 12/case - Classic Cut, 8 oz., UPC 788030659, 12/case - Classic Cut, 32 oz., UPC 788030658, 6/case - Thick Cut, 8 oz., UPC 788030678, 12/case 18) Laura Lynn - Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685401031, 12/case - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685400824, 12/case - Shredded, 12 oz., UPC 8685400815, 12/case - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 8685406528, 12/case - Thick Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 8685407109, 12/case 19) Lucerne Dairy Farms - Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 2113004867, 12/case - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 2113004259, 12/case - Shredded Family Size, 32 oz., UPC 2113004741, 6/case - Rustic Cut, 8 oz., UPC 2113004944, 12/case - Rustic Cut Family Size, 32 oz., UPC 2113004949, 6/case 20) Nu Farm - Fancy Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 3104100151, 12/case 21) Publix - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4141511665, 12/case - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 4141523365, 12/case 22) Schnuck's - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4131858010, 12/case 23) Simply Go - Classic Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1015983021, 12/case - Classic Cut Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1015983020, 6/case - Rustic Cut Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 1015983040, 12/case 24) Sprouts Farmers Market - Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 4667052284, 12/case - Shredded Value Pack, 32 oz., UPC 4667052279, 6/case 25) Stater Bros. Markets - Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7417546413, 12/case - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 7417546402, 12/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 7417546435, 6/case 26) Sunnyside Farms - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 1754450204, 5/case - Shredded, 32 oz., UPC 1754450057, 12/case
Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | H-0215-2026 |
| Date reported | December 10, 2025 |
| Date initiated | October 3, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc |
| Firm location | Hiram, OH |
| Affected scope | 235,789 cases |
| Distribution | 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 |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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