CLASS II Food recall · Reported 26 Mar 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack recalled by Great Lakes Cheese Co

Great Lakes Cheese Co is recalling Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack (a blend of Colby & Monterey Jack finely shredded cheeses), distributed in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 15 Feb 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBatch number: 8679653; Item number: 170374; UPC: 4061463330840; Lot numbers: 1.) Best by JUL 13 25 H 2.) Best by JUL 14 25 H

Quantity recalled400 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0641-2025
FDA event ID: 96341
Recalling firm: Great Lakes Cheese Co, Hiram, OH
Brand: Happy
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 15 Feb 2025
FDA classified: 19 Mar 2025
Reported: 26 Mar 2025
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Telephone
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Shredded Cheese

Timeline

15 Feb 2025	Recall initiated by company
19 Mar 2025	Classified by FDA	+32 days
26 Mar 2025	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential foreign material (stainless steel fragments)

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

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.

Where it was distributed

Distributors in four (4) states: CT, MI, OH, and PA

Connecticut Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania

Stores named: Aldi

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential foreign material (stainless steel fragments)

Which lots are affected?

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 was it sold?

Distributors in four (4) states: CT, MI, OH, and PA

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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