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United States
TerminatedClass II
Potential foreign material (stainless steel fragments)
| Product description | UPC | Quantity | Lot / code information |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | 4061463330840 | 400 cases | Batch number: 8679653; Item number: 170374; UPC: 4061463330840; Lot numbers: 1.) Best by JUL 13 25 H 2.) Best by JUL 14 25 H |
Responsible company: Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
FDA Recall United States TerminatedTerminated: April 24, 2026Historical recordClass II
FDA Recall United States TerminatedTerminated: April 24, 2026Historical recordClass II
FDA Recall United States TerminatedTerminated: April 24, 2026Historical recordClass II
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| State | Distributed |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Michigan | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
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