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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 15, 2025 (2 years ago)

Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack recall

Recalled by Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc · Hiram, OH, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Potential foreign material (stainless steel fragments)

Hard or sharp fragments can cut the mouth or throat, break teeth or cause choking. They usually come from equipment wear or packaging on the production line. All foreign material recalls.

What was recalled

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.

Quantity: 400 cases

Food: Cheese

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Batch number: 8679653; Item number: 170374; UPC: 4061463330840; Lot numbers: 1.) Best by JUL 13 25 H 2.) Best by JUL 14 25 H

Where it was sold

Connecticut Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania

FDA's distribution note: Distributors in four (4) states: CT, MI, OH, and PA

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Feb 15, 2025
In FDA report of
Mar 26, 2025
Terminated
Jan 9, 2026
FDA recall number
F-0641-2025 · event 96341
Official record
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