RICHMOND Va. – Multiple shredded cheese products sold under major retail labels are being recalled due to possible metal contamination, according to information shared by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The recall affects shredded cheeses produced by Great Lakes Cheese and distributed under store brands including Walmart’s Great Value, Target’s Good and Gather, Aldi’s Happy Farms, Food Lion, and other private labels. Impacted varieties include Mozzarella, Italian blends, and pizza style mixes.
Federal officials report the concern involves potential metal fragments originating from supplier raw material. The affected products carry best by dates ranging from January 2026 through March 2026, depending on brand and individual packaging.
Consumers are advised not to eat any recalled shredded cheese. The products should be thrown away or returned to the point of purchase for a refund. A full list of affected UPC codes and additional recall details is available through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recall database at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/?Event=97827.
State agriculture officials are urging households to check refrigerators and freezers to prevent exposure.
