More than 260,000 cases of shredded mozzarella and Italian-style cheese blends sold under dozens of store brands have been recalled because they may contain small metal fragments, the Food and Drug Administration announced.
The recall involves products made by Great Lakes Cheese Co. of Hiram, Ohio, and distributed in 31 states, including Texas and Puerto Rico.
The FDA classified it as Class II, meaning use of the cheese could cause temporary or reversible health problems, but the risk of serious injury is low.
The largest portion — nearly 236,000 cases — is low-moisture part-skim mozzarella sold in bags ranging from 8 ounces to 5 pounds. Additional recalled items include Italian-style six-cheese blends, pizza-style blends, mozzarella-provolone mixes, and other combinations sold at chains including Walmart (Great Value), Target (Good & Gather), Aldi (Happy Farms), Publix, Food Lion, H-E-B, Schnucks, and Sprouts Farmers Market.
Affected packages carry sell-by dates from January through late March 2026.
Consumers who have the recalled cheese should throw it away or return it to the store, the FDA said. Ingesting metal fragments can cause mouth or throat cuts, dental damage, or, in rare cases, intestinal injury.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall. The full list of affected brands, UPCs, and states is available on the FDA website.
