Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend recalled over possible metal fragments

Recall date

October 3, 2025

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc recalls Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella and not-smoked provolone c…

Recall number

H-0220-2026

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc

Sold / distributed

AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico

Why it was recalled

Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Mozzarella and provolone shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella and not-smoked provolone cheeses), individually packaged in a plastic bag, as: 1) Freedom's Choice Pizza Blend - Fine-Cut, 32 oz., UPC 4279810410, 6/case 2) Good & Gather Mozzarella & Provolone - Classic, 8 oz., UPC 8523903871, 12/case 3) Great Lakes Cheese Mozzarella & Provolone - Shredded, 5 lb., UPC 3651415115, 4/case 4) Great Value Provolone & Mozzarella Blend - Shredded, 16 oz., UPC 7874226743, 5/case