If you recently purchased cheese from Aldi, you may want to check the label. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall of Colby Jack cheese sold at multiple Aldi locations because it may be contaminated with stainless steel fragments.

The recall was initiated on February 15, 2025, and affects Happy Farms by ALDI Colby Jack cheese, featuring a blend of Colby and Monterey Jack finely shredded cheeses. The product was packaged in 12-ounce flexible stand-up pouches and has a UPC of 4061463330840, best-by dates of July 13, 2025, and July 14, 2025, batch number of 8679653, and item number of 170374.

On March 19, 2025, the FDA classified the recall as a Class II threat, which is “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

The product was sold at Aldi locations in four states, including Connecticut, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. According to the FDA, the recall is still ongoing. If you have the recalled product in your refrigerator, throw it away immediately, as it may contain pieces of stainless steel, posing a risk to consumers.

If you have consumed the recalled product and are concerned about adverse health effects, contact your healthcare provider immediately. For any questions or concerns related to the recall, contact the FDA by calling 1-888-463-6332.