What specific types of cheese products were included in the recall?

The recall included shredded and grated cheese products such as mozzarella and Pecorino Romano sold under private labels.

Which retailers sold the recalled cheese products?

Recalled shredded and grated cheese products were sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Aldi, and Publix.

What health risks are associated with consuming the recalled cheese?

Potential health risks include dental damage, mouth lacerations, and intestinal perforation due to metal fragment contamination.

Have there been any reported injuries or illnesses from the recalled cheese products?

No reported illnesses or injuries have been associated with the recalled shredded and grated cheese products to date.

What should consumers do if they have purchased the recalled cheese?

Consumers are advised to return the recalled shredded and grated cheese products to the store for a full refund as a precautionary measure.

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Nationwide Recall Issued for Shredded Cheese Due to Metal Fragment Risk

Great Lakes Cheese Co. recalled over 260,000 cases of shredded cheese nationwide due to potential metal fragments, posing risks like dental damage and lacerations.

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Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. initiated a nationwide recall on October 3 for over 260,000 cases of shredded and grated cheese due to potential metal fragment contamination.

Recalled cheese products, including mozzarella and Pecorino Romano, were sold under private labels at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Aldi, and Publix across multiple states.

The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, indicating potential health risks. Injuries such as dental damage, mouth lacerations, or intestinal perforation could result from metal fragments.

Despite the significant recall affecting multiple states, there have been no reported illnesses or injuries associated with the contaminated shredded and grated cheese products to date.

The FDA urges consumers who purchased the recalled shredded and grated cheese products to return them to the store for a full refund as a precautionary measure.

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: The recall included shredded and grated cheese products such as mozzarella and Pecorino Romano sold under private labels.
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: Recalled shredded and grated cheese products were sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Aldi, and Publix.
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FDA Recall Announcement
: Potential health risks include dental damage, mouth lacerations, and intestinal perforation due to metal fragment contamination.
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FDA Recall Announcement
: No reported illnesses or injuries have been associated with the recalled shredded and grated cheese products to date.
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: Consumers are advised to return the recalled shredded and grated cheese products to the store for a full refund as a precautionary measure.
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FDA Recall Announcement

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