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Food & Beverages/Dairy & Eggs

Happy Farms Colby Jack Shredded Cheese Recalled for Metal Fragments

Agency Publication Date: March 19, 2025
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Summary

Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc is recalling 400 cases of Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack Shredded Cheese because the product may contain stainless steel fragments. The recall affects 12-ounce flexible plastic pouches of finely shredded Colby and Monterey Jack cheese sold exclusively at ALDI stores. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date, but consumers should stop using the product immediately.

Risk

The cheese may contain fragments of stainless steel, which pose a serious risk of injury or choking if ingested.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects 12 oz. pouches of Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack Shredded Cheese with UPC 4061463330840, Item number 170374, and Batch number 8679653. The affected pouches are marked with Best By dates of JUL 13 25 H or JUL 14 25 H.
  2. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc for further instructions.
  3. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls for additional information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack Shredded Cheese (12 oz)
Variants: Colby & Monterey Jack blend, Finely shredded
Item Code:
170374
8679653
UPC Codes:
4061463330840
Lot Numbers:
Best by JUL 13 25 H
Best by JUL 14 25 H
GTIN:
4061463330840

Packaged in flexible plastic stand-up pouches, 12 pouches per case.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96341
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Sold By: ALDI
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 400 cases
Distributed To: Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania

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