Bulk mozzarella slabs recalled over possible stainless steel pieces in product
Leprino Foods is recalling 5,453,442 lbs of bulk mozzarella slabs because of possible stainless steel pieces in the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II 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.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: stainless steel pieces in a food ingredient are a physical hazard, and no injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
LMPS 1.5 inch bulk mozzarella, in 11 by 14 by 1.5 inch slabs of approximately 10 lbs each, packaged in corrugated totes of approximately 1,125 lbs and requiring refrigeration at 34-40F, product code 100003207, is being recalled for possible stainless steel pieces in the product.
The recall covers 5,453,442 lbs, from production dates including 2, 3, 4 and 8 September 2025. The product was distributed to Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II.
The enforcement record states the possible metal and reports no injuries. This is a bulk ingredient product rather than a retail item.
Businesses holding product from an affected production date should not use it and should follow the firm's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- LMPS 1.5" BULK MOZZARELLA. 11" X 14" X 1.5 slabs, approximately 10 lbs. each. Approx. 1125 lbs. packaged in corrugated totes. Product Code 100003207. Refrigeration at 34-40F.
- Manufacturer
- Leprino Foods
- Category
- Food — Cheese
Distribution
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