1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks, packaged in plastic 2) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Farmers Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks, packaged in plastic

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Codes: 251672 (8 oz. pieces and 5 lb. loaves) Jul 16 2025 B (40 lb. blocks)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Reason for Recall:
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks, packaged in plastic 2) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Farmers Cheese, 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks, packaged in plastic

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Codes: 251672 (8 oz. pieces and 5 lb. loaves) Jul 16 2025 B (40 lb. blocks)

Distribution:

Distributed in: KY, OH, PA

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: H-0530-2025

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