Pizza style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-ski…

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc has recalled Pizza style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-ski…, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on December 10, 2025 and was initiated on October 3, 2025. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers Pizza style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-ski…, with approximately 4,298 cases affected. The company behind the recall is Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc, based in Hiram, OH. The FDA describes the product as: “Pizza style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella and mild cheddar cheeses), individually packaged in a plastic bag as: 1) Econo Pizza - Shredded, 8 oz., UPC 893800297, 12/case 2) Food Club Pizza Style Two Cheese Blend - Finely S…”

Why was Pizza style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-ski… recalled?

According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall).” In plain terms, this recall relates to foreign material.

A foreign material recall means that pieces of something which should not be in food — such as metal, plastic, or glass — may be present. These can pose a choking hazard or cause injury. Recalls like these are issued to remove the affected product before anyone is hurt.

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought Pizza style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-ski…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (Batch/Sell By Date: 1) Econo 0008924428 3/18/2026 2) Food Club - Finely Shredded: 0008911974 2/13/2026 0008916578 2/21/2026 - Shredded (32 oz. UPC 3680044487):…) before using it.

The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc or your local health authority.

About this recall

This recall was distributed in OH. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.