ALDI cheese recalled in multiple states due to stainless steel contamination
ALDI has recalled nearly 5,000 packages of Happy Farms Colby Jack cheese sold in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Connecticut. The recall is due to stainless steel fragments found in the product. Learn more about the recall and how to identify affected packages.
A recent recall has affected nearly 5,000 packages of 'Happy Farms' Colby Jack cheese (a blend of Colby & Monterey Jack finely shredded cheeses) sold at ALDI stores across Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Connecticut.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued the recall after it was discovered that the cheese may contain stainless steel fragments, posing a potential safety risk to consumers.
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ALDI cheese recall: what you need to know
ALDI shoppers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Connecticut should check their refrigerators after the FDA announced a voluntary recall for nearly 5,000 packages of Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack cheese. The recall affects 12-ounce stand-up pouches of this shredded cheese due to concerns over contamination with stainless steel fragments.
FDA announced a voluntary recall for 5,000 packages of Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack cheese. Photo: ALDI
If you have purchased this product, you should check the following details to identify the affected batch:
- Batch number: 8679653
- Item number: 170374
- UPC: 4061463330840
- Best By Dates:
- JUL 13, 2025 H 2
- JUL 14, 2025 H
FDA classification and health risk
The recall has been classified as a Class II recall by the FDA. This means that while the risk to health is generally low, there is a possibility of temporary or medically reversible health consequences if consumed. The FDA also emphasizes that serious adverse health consequences are unlikely but encourages affected customers to discard or return the recalled cheese.
What to do if you have the recalled ALDI cheese?
If you find that you have purchased this specific Happy Farms Colby Jack cheese, it is important to stop consuming it immediately. ALDI encourages customers to either return the product for a refund or dispose of it safely. The recall was initiated after the discovery of stainless steel fragments in the cheese, which could potentially cause harm if ingested.