# Major Recall Alert: Pizza Style Shredded Cheese Blend Recalled Due to Potential Metal Fragments from Supplier Raw Material
A significant product recall has been announced by **Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc** involving several popular pizza-style shredded cheese products. These items may contain *potential metal fragments* stemming from supplier raw material contamination. This recall impacts multiple brands and products sold in the United States. Consumers are urged to act promptly to avoid potential safety risks.
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## Why This Recall is Important
Food recalls due to foreign object contamination, such as metal fragments, pose serious health hazards. Consuming such contaminated products can cause injuries such as oral damage, choking, or more severe gastrointestinal issues. This recall is part of a **downstream recall** initiated by Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc, following the identification of potential contamination in key supplier raw materials.
With shredded cheese being a household staple, especially in pizza-making, this situation underscores the importance of vigilance in monitoring food safety and taking action when concerns arise.
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## Details of the Recall
The impacted products include various brands and sizes of **pizza-style shredded cheese blends**, which are packaged individually in plastic bags. Here is a detailed breakdown of the affected products:
- **Econo Pizza**
- Shredded, 8 oz., UPC: 893800297, 12/case
- **Food Club Pizza Style Two Cheese Blend**
- Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC: 3680012422, 12/case
- Shredded, 32 oz., square-style bag, UPC: 3680044487, 6/case
- Shredded, 32 oz., tube-style bag, UPC: 3680048197, 6/case
- **Gold Rush Creamery Pizza Blend**
- Shredded, 32 oz., UPC: 1401401030, 6/case
- **Great Value Pizza Blend**
- Shredded, 8 oz., UPC: 538818789, 6/case
- **Laura Lynn Pizza Blend**
- Finely Shredded, 8 oz., UPC: 8685402132, 12/case
- **Simply Go Pizza Blend Two Cheese Mix**
- Classic Cut Shredded, 32 oz., UPC: 1015983022, 6/case
Consumers who have purchased these products should check the **UPC codes and packaging sizes** to confirm if their cheese is part of this recall. If confirmed, stop using the product immediately and follow the company's recommendations for a refund or disposal.
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## What You Should Do
If you’ve purchased any of the affected products:
1. **Stop Consumption Immediately** – Do not consume any recalled shredded cheese products as they may pose a serious health risk.
2. **Check UPC Codes** – Match your product’s UPC code with the list mentioned above.
3. **Contact the Retailer** – Reach out to the store where the product was purchased for a potential refund or exchange.
4. **Monitor Recall Notifications** – Stay informed about further updates or expansions to the recall.
Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc has prioritized consumer safety by implementing multiple recall measures, including communication via email, telephone, letters, press releases, and even in-person visits when necessary.
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For further updates on this recall, stay tuned to official announcements from Great Lakes Cheese Co Inc. Always remember: when in doubt, throw it out!