Happy Farms by Aldi Italian Style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, not-smoked provol
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Happy Farms by Aldi Italian Style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture by Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc. Reason: Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall).
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
H-0216-2026
Action Date
2025-12-10
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
Happy Farms by Aldi Italian Style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, not-smoked provolone, romano, asiago & parmesan finely shredded cheeses), 12 oz., individually packaged in a plastic bag, UPC 4061463330949, 6/combo case also containing 6 bags of Taco Style product
Lot/Code Info: Batch/Sell By Date: 0008922982 2/22/2026 0008926344 2/23/2026
Quantity Affected: 1,900 cases
Reason for Recall
Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)
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
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2025-10-03
Company
Hiram, OH
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 36 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc has 8 FDA actions in our database, including 8 recalls.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc have FDA actions?
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc has 8 FDA actions in our database, including 8 recalls and 0 device clearances.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "H-0216-2026" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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