WGOLV.COM - By LoriLee - If you happen to shop at Aldi's, please be aware that they have a recall on shredded cheese.
According to reports, the shredded cheese contains fragments of stainless steel.
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The grocery chain recalled 400 cases of Happy Farms by Aldi Colby Jack shredded cheese due to a contamination risk.
Each case includes 12 pouches - That's 4,800 pouches of cheese.
What caused the recall?
According to an FDA report, the Aldi cheese could be contaminated with stainless steel fragments.
The recall was originally initiated on February 15. On March 19, it was listed as a Class II recall, which means “use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” per the FDA.
What stores sold the shredded cheese?
The cheese is sold in Aldi stores and is their own product.
The recalled cheese was distributed in four states: Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
How to know if you have a recalled bag of shredded cheese -
Make sure to check your refrigerator to see if you have any bags of Happy Farms shredded Colby Jack cheese.
The recalled cheese bags have two different “Best By” dates:
Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack (a blend of Colby & Monterey Jack finely shredded cheeses)
Size: 12 OZ (340g)
Batch number: 8679653
UPC: 4061463330840
Best By dates: July 13, 2025 or July 14 2025
If you have the bags of cheese - what to do next -
Don’t eat the recalled cheese, even if it looks fine. You can throw it out or take it back to Aldi for a refund.
If after consuming a recalled product and feel ill, please seek medical attention.
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