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.
How to Identify the Recalled Aldi Cheese
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…