Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc is recalling 16,857 cases of various brands of 5 lb. loaves of Pasteurized Process American Cheese because they may contain metal fragments. The recall affects multiple popular retail brands including Foodtown, Hannaford, Wegmans, ShopRite, and Publix Deli, among others, distributed across 12 states. Consumers should check their cheese loaves for specific expiration dates ranging from June 14 to June 28, 2020. If you have this cheese, do not consume it and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The cheese may contain metal foreign material that can cause dental injury or cuts to the mouth and throat if ingested. No injuries have been reported to date.
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