There is a recall of more than 260,000 packages of shredded cheese sold in 31 states and Puerto Rico due to possible contamination with metal fragments, according to the US Food and Drug Administration.
Great Lakes Cheese Co. has recalled various types of grated cheese, the FDA said. Cheese products are sold under private label brands at many retailers, including Target, Walmart and Aldi.
The recall includes various types of cheese such as mozzarella, Italian cheese, pizza, mozzarella, provolone, mozzarella and parmesan.
The recall has a Class II classification because the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or when the likelihood of serious adverse health consequences is remote,” according to the FDA website.
The FDA says ingesting metal splinters may cause injuries such as tooth damage, mouth or throat lacerations, or intestinal lacerations or perforations.