Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Leprino Foods Lmps 1.5" Bulk Mozzarella. 11" X 14" X 1.5 slabs recall: Possible stainless steel pieces in product

Recall published 12 months ago

Possible stainless steel pieces in product.

The hazard: Foreign material — metal

This is a foreign-material recall — metal where there should be none. An affected pack looks identical to a sound one from the outside.

What the notice says: Possible stainless steel pieces in product.

Why it matters: Pieces of metal may be inside the product. The risk here is physical rather than microbial: cuts to the mouth or throat, a broken tooth, or an injury further down if a fragment is swallowed.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If someone has swallowed a fragment and has mouth or throat pain, trouble swallowing, chest or stomach pain, vomiting, or blood in saliva or stool, they should be seen the same day. A fragment swallowed without symptoms usually passes on its own, but tell the clinician exactly what the product was: metal shows up clearly on an X-ray, so imaging can confirm whether anything is still there.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0128-2026
Published
October 29, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Leprino Foods
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
5,453,442 lbs.
Distribution
Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
PRODUCTION DATE 09/02/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/03/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/04/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/08/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/09/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/11/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/12/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/16/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/17/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/18/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/19/2025 PRODUCTION DATE 09/22/2025 Expiration date is not shown on the wholesale product label.

Products covered by this recall

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.

Check your product

The notice names 16 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 03
  • 04
  • 2025 PROD
  • 09
  • 11
  • 16
  • 17
  • 19
  • 22
  • 2025 Expi
  • label. — 5
  • 453
  • 442 lbs

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 10 lbs
  • 1125 lbs
  • 442 lbs

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Metal pieces

Leprino Foods — This is a foreign-material recall — metal where there should be none. An affected pack looks identical to a sound one from the outside.

  1. Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.
  2. Keep the pack if you can. If anyone was hurt, the fragment and the packaging together are the evidence that matters.
  3. Return it to the store or bin it sealed, and claim the refund using the lot code from the label.
  4. Check the freezer and the pantry for other packs carrying the same codes before you consider the matter closed.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Leprino Foods — 1830 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO, 80211-2225

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Leprino Foods other food products recalled?

Possible stainless steel pieces in product. Possible stainless steel pieces in product.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 03, 04, 2025 PROD. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it, and do not pick through it to find the fragment — sorting it by hand is how people get cut.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin.

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