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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
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The FDA Is Warning Shoppers About This Aldi Cheese Recalled From Ohio And 3 Other States
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently got involved with a voluntary Aldi cheese recall. In February, Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. initiated a recall of Aldi's Happy Farms Colby Jack cheese for the potential unintended presence of stainless steel fragments. But as of March 19, the recall was upgraded to the FDA's Class II categorization, indicating that exposure to the fragments carries little chance of "serious adverse health consequences," but may still "cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," per the FDA website. The recall affects 12 oz., flexible plastic stand-up pouches of finely shredded Colby Jack cheese from Happy Farms by Aldi, with batch number 8679653 and item number 170374. The recalled cheese also has the UPC code 4061463330840, and best-by dates between July 13 and July 14, 2025. The potentially contaminated cheese was sold exclusively by Aldi in only four states: Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Aldi customers who bought Happy Farms Colby Jack from outside one of these four states should be in the clear. Read more: Ranking 12 Grocery Store Hot Dogs From Worst To Best Stainless steel fragments like those that could potentially contaminate the affected cheese should not be eaten. When swallowed, even tiny pieces of stainless steel pose an injury risk from the second they enter your mouth, all the way through your digestive system. As the FDA indicated, severe injury is unlikely, which is why this has not reached a class I recall. Although small cuts in the esophagus from stainless steel fragments might not be considered "serious adverse health consequences," it's a painful and potentially bloody annoyance that's best avoided. If you have the recalled cheese at home, do not eat it. You can either return the cheese with proof of purchase to your local Aldi for a refund or simply throw away the cheese. Luckily, shoppers seeking a new bag of Happy Farms Colby Jack should be in the clear since this initial recall is weeks old and Aldi long ago removed any affected products from its shelves. Unfortunately for Aldi, this is not the only recent recall it's weathered. The grocer was the center of several listeria-related recalls at the end of 2024 -- one of which also targeted cheese. But the limited exposure of these affected products, and minimal risk of serious injury, should help keep it from joining the ranks of recalls that will forever haunt Aldi. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
Yahoo
20-03-2025
- General
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FDA Announces Recall of Aldi Cheese in 4 States for Potential Metal Contamination
More than 4,000 bags of Aldi's Happy Farms shredded cheese has been recalled across four states for potential foreign matter contamination. The recall was initiated by the manufacturer, Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc., on Feb. 15, 2025, and the U.S. Food & Drug Administration issued a Class II recall notice on March 19. A Class II recall is the second most severe recall, denoting that the product can cause 'temporary' or 'reversible' health consequences. Aldi's Happy Farms Colby Jack shredded cheese, which is the store's generic brand mixture of Colby & Monterey Jack shredded cheeses, is the only product impacted by this recall. The shredded cheese was recalled after stainless steel fragments were found inside the bag. Additionally, Aldi's Happy Farms Colby Jack is only being recalled in four states: Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. To identify if you have the recalled cheese, you should check for all of the following information: Batch number: 8679653 Item number: 170374 UPC: 4061463330840 Lot number: Best By JUL 13 25 H or Best By JUL 14 25 H Because the recall was initiated more than a month ago, it's likely that the cheese has been pulled from all Aldi shelves. However, if you have the recalled cheese in your fridge, you should not consume it. Instead, throw it away or return it to your Aldi store for a full refund or replacement. This is the second recall to come out of Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. this year. On Jan. 16, the company issued a market withdrawal for its Our Family American Cheese Slices made with 2% Milk because of a 'flavor discrepancy.' While it wasn't necessarily a food safety issue, the products were pulled from shelves and customers have been urged not to consume them. If you still have Our Family American Cheese Slices in your fridge, check for the recalled UPC 0-70253-50023 and expiration date of Nov. 22, 2025. If you have the recalled American cheese, return it to the original place of purchase for a refund or replacement. Read the original article on ALLRECIPES
