Shredded Cheese Recall Expands to 31 States Due to Metal Contamination

Many people love sprinkling shredded cheese on pizza, pasta, salads, or tacos. But now, that everyday treat has caused an alarm across the U.S. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded a major recall of shredded cheese products. The recall now covers 31 states plus Puerto Rico. This recall is not about spoilage or spoiled cheese. Instead, it involves a serious quality issue, with possible metal fragments found in some shredded cheese bags. These fragments come from stainless steel or metal equipment used during processing. That means, if consumed accidentally, they could cause mouth, throat, or digestive injuries.