Nationwide Cheese Recall: Shredded and Grated Varieties at Risk

Consumers should be cautious about certain cheeses, especially grated Pecorino Romano as the FDA advises discarding them. A simultaneous alert has increased awareness of a recall affecting various shredded cheese products.

Detailing the Cheese Recalls

In recent food safety alerts, two major cheese recalls have been announced, each pointing to different hazards. Shredded mozzarella and multiple cheese mix containers are under scrutiny for potential metal contamination. Meanwhile, grated Pecorino Romano faces a separate recall.

Both recall notices involve products available until 2026 and sold nationwide through major retailers.

Shredded Cheese Recall Information

Great Lakes Cheese, recognized as a leading natural cheese packaging firm, initiated a recall of various shredded cheese products, including mozzarella and pizza blends, fearing they might contain metal fragments.

The FDA has intensified its alert to a level that indicates a risk of health issues that are either temporary or reversible with medical intervention. This concerns customers shopping at chains like Target, Walmart, Publix, and Aldi.

The affected products, distributed across 31 states including California, Texas, and New York, have varied sell-by dates extending into early 2026.

All concerned customers should check the complete list on the related website, noting that the FDA has not formally addressed the recall nor offered public responses to inquiries.

Pecorino Romano Recall Details

Listeria contamination concerns have prompted the recall of grated Pecorino Romano cheese by brands like Ambriola, Locatelli, and more.

The Ambriola Company, based in New Jersey, discovered listeria during routine checks and subsequently recalled specific products distributed in November, though no illness reports have surfaced.

Ambriola's CEO assured consumers about their commitment to food safety, confirming that they acted immediately to remove affected items from shelves while cooperating with the FDA.

The recalled cheeses in containers and bulk bags are available from various brand labels and have best-before dates ranging from February to May 2026.

Retailers such as Walmart and Sam’s Club have distributed these cheeses across several states, and Wegman's also reports selling Locatelli-brand cheese with similar listeria risks.

The FDA recommends disposing of or returning the affected cheese for reimbursement and advises seeking medical advice if symptoms of listeria infection develop, which manifest within two weeks of exposure.

In the interim, Ambriola has halted further production and distribution while conducting a comprehensive assessment of their health safety protocols.