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Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Pepper Jack Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination (2025

Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative recalled Pepper Jack cheese products sold in Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania after diet contamination concerns. The recall covers 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb loaves and 40 lb loaves with lot code 251661. The hazard is possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not eat the product and should contact the company for refund or a safe-

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
July 21, 2025
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brand
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Category
Food & Beverages
Sold At
Unknown
Geographic Scope
3 states
At-Risk Groups
GENERAL, PREGNANT, INFANTS

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: Telephone

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About This Product

Cheese products produced by Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative. Cheese blocks and individual units used for deli, snacks, and cooking.

Why This Is Dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes contamination can occur during processing or packaging and may cause severe illness.

Industry Context

This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.

Real-World Impact

Immediate action required to avoid potential illness from Listeria contamination; refund or replacement offered by the producer.

Practical Guidance

How to identify if yours is affected

  1. Check for lot code 251661 on all affected cheese products.
  2. Inspect packaging for 8 oz, 5 lb, and 40 lb sizes with the code.
  3. Confirm VAT A designation on 40 lb blocks.

Where to find product info

FDA recall page and enforcement report H-0528-2025 for official details.

What timeline to expect

Refunds/replacements are processed by the company; specifics not provided in the data.

If the manufacturer is unresponsive

  • Escalate to FDA recall office if the company is unresponsive
  • File a consumer protection complaint if necessary

How to prevent similar issues

  • Buy dairy products only from reputable retailers
  • Check lot codes during purchase
  • Follow storage guidelines for dairy products to prevent contamination

Documentation advice

Retain packaging, receipt, and any correspondence with Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative; photograph lot codes.

Product Details

Brand: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative. Products recalled include 8 oz. Pepper Jack cheese units, 5 lb loaves and 40 lb loaves. Lot code: 251661. VAT A designation on 40 lb blocks. Packaging: Plastic.

Reported Incidents

No injuries or incidents have been reported in the provided data.

Key Facts

  • TOTAL QUANTITIES RECALLED: 2 distinct lots totaling 246.5 lbs
  • LOT CODE: 251661
  • JUL 16 2025 VAT A (on 40 lb blocks)
  • DISTRIBUTION: KY, OH, PA
  • RECALL DATE: 2025-07-21
  • STATUS: ACTIVE
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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERALPREGNANTINFANTSCHILDRENELDERLYPREGNANTGENERAL
Injury Types
POISONINGOTHER

Product Classification

Product TypeCheese (Pepper Jack)
Sold At
Unknown

Product Details

Model Numbers
Lot Code: 251661 JUL 16 2025 VAT A (on 40 lb. blocks)
Affected States
KY, OH, PA
Report Date
September 3, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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