CLASS II Food recall · Reported 29 Oct 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report

Lmps 1.5" Bulk Mozzarella recalled by Leprino Foods

Leprino Foods is recalling Lmps 1.5" Bulk Mozzarella, distributed in Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin. The recall was initiated on 2 Oct 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesPRODUCTION DATE 09/02/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/03/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/04/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/08/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/09/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/11/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/12/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/16/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/17/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/18/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/19/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/22/2025 Expiration date is not shown on the wholesale product label.
Quantity recalled5,453,442 lbs.

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
H-0128-2026
FDA event ID
97773
Recalling firm
Leprino Foods, Denver, CO
Brand
Lmps
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
2 Oct 2025
FDA classified
22 Oct 2025
Reported
29 Oct 2025
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Foreign Material
Product category
Cheese

Timeline

2 Oct 2025Recall initiated by company
22 Oct 2025Classified by FDA+20 days
29 Oct 2025Published 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

Possible stainless steel pieces in product.

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

LMPS 1.5" BULK MOZZARELLA. 11" X 14" X 1.5 slabs, approximately 10 lbs. each. Approx. 1125 lbs. packaged in corrugated totes. Product Code 100003207. Refrigeration at 34-40F.

Where it was distributed

Distributed to Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin.

OhioTennesseeTexasUtahWisconsin

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Possible stainless steel pieces in product.

Which lots are affected?

PRODUCTION DATE 09/02/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/03/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/04/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/08/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/09/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/11/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/12/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/16/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/17/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/18/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/19/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/22/2025 Expiration date is not shown on the wholesale product label.

Where was it sold?

Distributed to Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin.

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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