Leprino Foods recalled 5,453,442 pounds of LMPS bulk mozzarella distributed to Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin after the FDA enforcement notice. The recall cites the possible presence of stainless steel pieces in the product. Consumers should not consume the mozzarella and should contact Leprino Foods for refund or replacement information.
Possible stainless steel pieces in product.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Leprino Foods for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Letter
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LMPS 1.5-inch bulk mozzarella is shipped in corrugated totes for foodservice and large-scale operations. Each slab measures 11 by 14 inches and weighs about 10 pounds, with roughly 5.45 million pounds implicated in this recall.
A defect could allow stainless steel pieces to be present in the cheese. Contamination risk is elevated for products intended for cooking or serving without further inspection.
This recall is not identified as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.
Restaurants and institutions using bulk mozzarella could face product disposal, potential food safety investigations, and refund delays. Home cooks could be affected if bulk cheese is used in large parties or events.
Date codes and product code appear on wholesale packaging and labels. The recall notice lists production dates and lot information.
Refund or replacement processing typically takes several weeks, often 4-6 weeks from claim submission.
Keep the recall letter, purchase receipts, packaging, date codes, and all correspondence with Leprino Foods.
Product: LMPS 1.5" Bulk Mozzarella; Slab size: 11" x 14" x 1.5"; Weight per slab: ~10 lbs; Total quantity: 5,453,442 lbs; Packaging: corrugated totes; Product Code: 100003207; Refrigeration: 34-40°F; Distribution: Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin; Recall date: 2025-10-02; Status: ACTIVE; Hazard level: HIGH; Manufacturer: Leprino Foods; Production dates on affected lots: 09/02/2025 through 09/22/2025; Expiration date: Not shown on wholesale label; Country of origin: Unknown.
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