22-03-2025
Over 4,000 Happy Farm Cheese Packets From Aldi Have Been Recalled
Just when I thought recall notices were slowing down, the Food and Drug Administration struck again. I'm still not over my favorite coffee creamer getting recalled or my go-to sparkling water. And now, my cheese is infected? I can't take it anymore.
ICYMI, on March 19, the FDA issued a Class II recall notice for Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., the manufacturer of Aldi's branded cheeses. This recall affects the 12-ounce Happy Farm's Colby Jack Deli Sliced Cheese, which was found to be potentially contaminated with 'stainless steel fragments,' according to the notice.
The cheese was sold in four states—Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania—and has an expiration date of July 13 and 14, 2025. The product's UPC number is: 4061463330840.
So far, 400 cases—around 4,800 individual packets—have been recalled, though no illnesses have been reported.
The recall was initially initiated in early February but recently turned into a Class II notice, which means the '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,' according to the FDA.
If you've recently purchased Aldi's Happy Farm cheese, it's best to throw it out or return it to the store for a refund. Don't eat it, even if it looks okay. (Trust me, it's not worth the risk).
And while there have been a lot of recalls lately, don't be afraid to grocery shop. Sure, these notices are scary—like, omg food can be contaminated with metals and we wouldn't know. But to be fair, the FDA is doing its job by finding problematic food and recalling it from the shelves. So, take a deep breath and trust that safety protocols are in place. And in the meantime, keep an eye out for any recall notices.
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