More than one million bags of shredded cheese sold nationwide, including in Indiana, have been recalled after reports the products may contain metal fragments, according to an updated notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Great Lakes Cheese Co., based in Ohio, initiated the recall on October 3, warning that several varieties of shredded cheese could be contaminated with small metal pieces that pose a risk of injury if eaten. The FDA escalated the recall to a Class I status on December 1, indicating a potential for “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.” The recalled cheeses were sold under multiple brand names, including Great Value (Walmart), Good & Gather (Target), Happy Farms (Aldi), Publix, Sprouts, and others across 31 states. Great Lakes Cheese said all affected products have been removed and replaced with safe stock. “Products currently on retail shelves are safe to consume and not associated with the October recall,” the company said in a December 3 statement. Customers who purchased shredded cheese from these brands in recent months are urged to check recall details on the FDA’s website and discard or return affected products.
