David Muir has reported on a shredded cheese recall over possible metal contamination, sparking concerns from fans online as the FDA labels the recall “ongoing”
World News Tonight anchor David Muir sounded the alarm Thursday after he revealed that more than 250,000 cases of shredded cheese had been recalled due to possible metal contamination.
The 20-second clip, posted on ABC’s official Instagram account, featured Muir reporting that shredded cheese products sold at Aldi, Target, and Walmart were pulled from stores in 31 states and Puerto Rico.
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“Great Lakes Cheese Company says that cheese may contain metal fragments,” Muir said in the video, which quickly drew thousands of views on Instagram. The segment originated from Thursday’s broadcast. The clip ended with Muir stating, “We have much more on our website for you tonight.”
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Fans quickly reached to the post, taking to the Instagram comment to express concern.
“I shred my own cheese now after learning this,” one user commented. “They use a cellulose (often wood pulp) substance to keep cheese from sticking together,” another added.
The Food and Drug Administration said the recall, posted by Ohio-based Great Lakes Cheese Co. on October 3, was reclassified as a Class II recall on December 1. That label means the affected products could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects if consumed.
One commenter wrote, “When using such a big machine cutting blocks of cheese, the cheese blocks themselves move the blades to touch the sides of the machine, shredding metal into the cheese… I’ve operated one; it’s an archaic invention.”
Others reacted with sarcasm.
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“RIGHT AFTER THANKSGIVING HUH. HOW LONG Y’ALL KNEW THIS,” wrote one. “What a great time to be lactose intolerant,” another user joked.
The recalled cheese products were sold under various store and private-label brands, including Great Value, Good & Gather, Happy Farms, Publix, and Sprouts.
The company said the metal fragments likely came from a raw material supplied by an outside source.
In a statement released Monday, Great Lakes Cheese said it had removed all affected products and replaced them with new, uncontaminated inventory.
“Products currently on retail shelves are safe to consume and not associated with the October recall,” the company said.
Despite that assurance, several Instagram users expressed concern that they had already consumed the cheese.
One viewer wrote, “Damn, I just put some shredded cheese in the eggs I’m making now.”
“I just bought that cheese yesterday smh,” another user penned.
The company urged anyone in possession of the recalled cheese to throw it away or to return it.
As of Thursday evening, the FDA listed the recall as “ongoing.”
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