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
- Cheese Loaf
- Model numbers
- Sell by: 2/13/2026
- 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
These are 5-pound loaves of Monterey Jack and Provolone cheese produced by Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative. They are packaged as loaves wrapped in plastic and sold in multi-loaf cases.
Why This Is Dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes contamination poses a risk of serious infection if consumed, particularly for vulnerable populations.
Industry Context
This recall is not indicated as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.
Real-World Impact
Consumers who purchased these loaves must avoid consumption. There is a potential health risk if ingested. The recall affects products already in households across four states.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Identify Monterey Jack or Provolone cheese loaves, 5 lb size, from Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative.
- Verify packaging is wrapped in plastic and check sell-by date 2/13/2026.
- Confirm distribution states OH, PA, WI, TX.
Where to find product info
FDA recall page: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=H-0632-2025
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-8 weeks after contact and verification of purchase.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts with the cooperative.
- File a consumer complaint with local health authorities if needed.
- Consider seeking legal advice if the company is nonresponsive for an extended period.
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall notices for foods you buy and verify packaging date codes.
- Buy dairy products from reputable retailers and keep receipts.
- Store dairy products at proper refrigeration and use by date codes.
- Verify product safety marks and batch numbers before consumption.
Documentation advice
Keep product packaging, purchase receipt if available, correspondence with the company, and any photos of the product and packaging.
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Product Details
Brand: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Products: Monterey Jack, 5 lb loaves; Provolone, 5 lb loaves Packaging: Loaves wrapped in plastic Monterey Jack case count: 8 loaves per case Provolone case count: 2 loaves per case Sold/distribution: OH, PA, WI, TX Recall date: 2025-08-27 Sell by date: 2/13/2026 Quantity: 364.125 cases (7,455 lbs) Country of origin: Unknown Recall number URL: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=H-0632-2025
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 7,455 lbs total recalled
- Monterey Jack and Provolone 5 lb loaves
- 8 loaves per case (Monterey Jack); 2 loaves per case (Provolone)
- Distributed to OH, PA, WI, TX
- Sell by date: 2/13/2026
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