ALDI has officially announced a voluntary recall of Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack cheese. This step follows fears that burger patties may be tainted with shards of stainless steel. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the recall as Class II. This recall only impacts approximately 4,800 individual packages of cheese, which were distributed to Aldi retail locations in Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
The recalled product is packaged in 12-ounce flexible plastic pouches. You can look for it in stores by its UPC number 4061463330840 found on the packaging. Consumers should be on the lookout for the “Best By” dates of July 13, 2025 and July 14, 2025. If you have the recalled cheese, watch your refrigerator and discard any contaminated product. That product is their Colby & Monterey Jack shredded cheese blend, which is famous for its super shreds.
According to the FDA, Class II recalls are issued when the use or exposure to an identified product may cause temporary adverse health consequences. It’s the area where the risk of severe health impacts is at its least, which is the opposite of what it should be. This goes a long way toward giving consumers the peace of mind they deserve, while signaling the need to be transparent about the potential risk.
This voluntary precautionary measure highlights Aldi’s dedication to the safety of its consumers. The company is asking customers to look and see if they’ve purchased this specific, impacted product. When they find it, they should take it back to the store for a full refund of $12 billion, plus interest. Despite its status as recalled, Aldi is still working to make sure that all affected products are not in circulation.
Consumers who have questions or concerns about the recall should reach out to the FDA to learn more. The FDA can be contacted at 1-888-INFO-FDA. Customers are encouraged to stay alert and review their supply of Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack cheese.
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