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
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
- Product type
- Cheese (Pepper Jack)
- Model numbers
- Lot Code: 251661 JUL 16 2025 VAT A (on 40 lb. blocks)
- Sizes
- 8 oz, 5 lb, 40 lb
- Sold at
- Unknown
- Where affected
- KY, OH, PA
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
July 21, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
September 3, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
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
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
- Check for lot code 251661 on all affected cheese products.
- Inspect packaging for 8 oz, 5 lb, and 40 lb sizes with the code.
- 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.
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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
- JUL 16 2025 VAT A (on 40 lb blocks)
- DISTRIBUTION: KY, OH, PA
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