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, PREGNANT, ELDERLY
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
- Cheddar Cheese (loaf and shredded)
- Model numbers
- Sell by: 2/13/2026, Sell by: 9/3/2025
- Sizes
- 5 lb
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- OH, PA, WI, TX
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
August 27, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 1, 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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Cheddar cheese products produced by Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative, sold as 5 lb loaves or 5 lb shredded cheese bags. Used for sandwiches, cooking, and dairy snacks.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
Consumers must discard affected cheese and contact the company for refunds or replacements. The recall affects multiple states and may disrupt households relying on these products.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check the packaging for sell-by dates 2/13/2026 and 9/3/2025.
- Identify 5 lb cheddar cheese loaves and 5 lb shredded cheddar cheese in your refrigerator.
- Compare packaging to Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative labeling.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page linked in the notice and the company contact channels.
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement typically processed within several weeks after submission.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a consumer complaint with FDA or state authorities.
- Document all communications with the company and keep copies of packaging and receipts.
How to prevent similar issues
- Check sell-by dates before purchasing dairy products.
- Buy from reputable retailers with clear recall communications.
- Store cheese according to label instructions to minimize contamination risk.
Documentation advice
Keep receipts, the recalled product packaging, and any recall notices. Save all email or mail confirmations from the company.
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Product Details
Recalled products include two cheddar cheese varieties from Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative: 1) All Natural Mild Cheddar Cheese, 5 lb loaves, packaged as individual loaves wrapped in plastic. Packed 2 loaves per case for distribution and 8 loaves per case for retail. 2) Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 5 lb bags, packaged in a plastic bag and packed 4 bags per case. Recall date: 2025-08-27. Distribution: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Texas. Total quantity: 364.125 cases (7,455 pounds). Models/Sell-by dates on packaging: Sell by 2/13/2026 and Sell by 9/3/2025. Status: ACTIVE. Hazard: Listeria蒙
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 364.125 cases recalled (7,455 pounds).
- Two cheddar cheese products recalled: All Natural Mild Cheddar Cheese, 5 lb loaves; Shredded Cheddar
- Distributions in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Texas.
- Sell-by dates: 2/13/2026 and 9/3/2025 on affected packaging.
- Recall date: 2025-08-27; Status: ACTIVE; Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes; Class I recall.
- Remedy: Refund or replacement via the company's notification channels.
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