Happy Farms by Aldi Italian Style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, not-smoked provolone, romano, asiago & parmesan finely shredded cheeses), 12 oz., individually packaged in a plastic bag, UPC 4061463330949, 6/combo case also containing 6 bags of Taco Style product
Recalled by Great Lakes Cheese CO INC on Oct 3, 2025
Recall Summary
Great Lakes Cheese CO INC recalled Happy Farms by Aldi Italian Style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, not-smoked provolone, romano, asiago in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Oct 3, 2025.
The recall cites foreign-material contamination: "Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)" Physical contaminants such as metal, glass, or plastic can cause choking, cuts, or dental injuries.
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Hiram, OH. The recall covers 1,900 cases of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Dec 10, 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.
Reason for Recall
Potential metal fragments from supplier raw material (downstream recall)
Product Description
Happy Farms by Aldi Italian Style shredded cheese blend (containing low-moisture part-skim mozzarella, not-smoked provolone, romano, asiago & parmesan finely shredded cheeses), 12 oz., individually packaged in a plastic bag, UPC 4061463330949, 6/combo case also containing 6 bags of Taco Style product
Distribution
AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Terms Explained
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.