3 Important Food Recalls to Be Aware of This Week
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This week, attention turns to shredded cheese, snack crackers, and ice cream, as certain products have been recalled for safety reasons. Heres how to spot items that may pose a risk to you or your family.
Over 1.5 Million Bags of Shredded Cheese Recalled for Possible Metal Contamination
On December 1, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a Class II recall involving more than 1.5 million bags of shredded cheese. The recall affects private-label brands such as Aldi's Happy Farms, Target's Good & Gather, and Walmart's Great Value, sold across 31 states.
If you have shredded cheese in your fridge, check carefully before consuming. A full list of affected products, UPC codes, and expiration dates is available on the FDAs website. Any recalled products should be discarded or returned to the store for a refund.
Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers Recalled Due to Mislabeling of Allergens
Walmart reported on December 1 that Mondelz Global LLC has recalled certain Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches because some packs were mislabeled as Cheese Cracker Sandwiches. This mix-up puts individuals with peanut allergies at risk. The affected products were shipped to stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
The recall applies only to 20-count cartons of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches. Anyone with a peanut allergy should dispose of the recalled crackers immediately. Products are safe for those without peanut allergies.
- Product: Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, 20-count carton
- UPC: 44000 07584 2
- Best By: January 8, 2026, and January 15, 2026
- Plant Code: AE
For questions, contact Mondelz Global at 1-844-366-1171.
Hagen-Dazs Ice Cream Bars Recalled for Undeclared Wheat
On December 3, Hagen-Dazs issued a Class II recall of its Dark Chocolate Mini Bars after discovering that some packages contained wheat without proper labeling. This poses a risk for anyone with a wheat allergy.
The recall covers six-count boxes sold at Kroger and Giant Eagle stores across 31 states. Those with wheat allergies should remove these bars from their freezers or return them for a refund. The product remains safe for individuals without wheat sensitivities.
- Product: Hagen-Dazs Dark Chocolate Mini Bars, 6-count box
- Batch Code: LLA519501
- Best By: January 31, 2027
For inquiries about this recall, contact Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream customer service at 800-767-0120, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or email dreyers@casupport.com.
Author: Sophia Brooks
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