Middlefield Cheese Co-op Issues Recall for Smoked Cheddar Due to Listeria Risk
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative recalled 364.125 cases of Smoked Cheddar on August 27, 2025. The cheese may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, posing a high health risk. Consumers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Texas should not consume the product.
Quick Facts at a Glance
Recall Date
August 27, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
Multiple Retailers
Geographic Scope
4 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL
Hazard Information
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Product Details
The recall involves Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Smoked Cheddar in 5 lb. loaves, packaged in cases of 8. The product was distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Texas.
The Hazard
The cheese may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a harmful bacteria that can cause severe illness. Listeria contamination poses a high risk, especially for pregnant women, newborns, elderly adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
Reported Incidents
There have been no reported illnesses associated with this recall. As a precaution, consumers are urged to stop using the product.
What to Do
Do not consume the recalled cheese. Contact Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative for refund or replacement information.
Contact Information
For more details, consumers can visit the FDA recall page at https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=H-0629-2025.
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