Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack (a blend of Colby & Monterey Jack finely shredded cheeses), Net Wt. 12 OZ (340g), packaged in flexible plastic stand-up pouches, 12 pouches per case, UPC 4061463330840, with Best By dates of July 13, 2025 and July 14, 2025. Dist. & sold exclusively by ALDI, Batavia, IL 60510.

Great Lakes Cheese CO INC recalled Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack (a blend of Colby & Monterey Jack finely shredded cheeses), Net Wt. 12 OZ (340g), packaged in flexible plasti in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Feb 15, 2025.

The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Potential foreign material (stainless steel fragments)" Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "Distributors in four (4) states: CT, MI, OH, and PA." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Hiram, OH. The recall covers 400 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Mar 26, 2025), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.