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, INFANTS, 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
- Pepper Jack Cheese
- Model numbers
- Sell by: 2/13/2026, Sell by: 9/3/2025
- 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
Middlefield Pepper Jack Cheese products are sold as 5 lb loaves, 2-loaf per case distribution, or 8 loaves per case for retail, and 2 lb deli bags with 5 bags per case, plus shredded 5 lb cheese in bags.
Industry Context
This recall is not stated as part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall covers 364.125 cases (about 7,455 pounds) distributed in four states. Consumers should discard affected product and contact the company for refunds or replacements.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check sell-by dates: 2/13/2026 and 9/3/2025.
- Inspect packaging for Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Pepper Jack Cheese.
- Verify form: 5 lb loaves, 2 lb deli bags, or shredded 5 lb bags.
Where to find product info
Recall notices and contact details are provided by Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative through their official channels.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements may take several weeks after submission, depending on the retailer and recall process.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA recall portal if the company is slow to respond.
- Keep records of purchase and any correspondence.
How to prevent similar issues
- Review recall notices before consuming cheese products.
- Buy from retailers with transparent recall processes.
- Check sell-by dates before purchasing or consuming cheese.
Documentation advice
Keep receipts, packaging, photos, and all recall correspondence for records.
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Product Details
Sell by: 2/13/2026; Sell by: 9/3/2025. Distribution: OH, PA, WI, TX. Product forms include 5 lb loaves wrapped in plastic packed 2 loaves per case (distribution) or 8 loaves per case (retail); 2 lb deli bags packed 5 bags per case; 5 lb shredded cheese packed in plastic bag, 4 bags per case. Quantity: 364.125 cases (7,455 lbs). Brand: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative. Sold through: Multiple Retailers. Price: Unknown. Country of origin: Unknown.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 364.125 recalled cases (7,455 pounds) across 4 states
- Sell-by dates include 2/13/2026 and 9/3/2025
- Product forms: 5 lb loaves, 2-loaf cases; deli bags; 5 lb shredded cheese
- Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes contamination
- Remedy: refund or replacement; stop-use-immediately
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