Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 27, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Sunrise Creamery, Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- 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
- Sunrise Creamery, Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
- Product type
- Monterey Jack Cheese with Dill Pickles
- Model numbers
- Lot code: 253054, Sell by date: 12-30-25, Sell by date: 1-7-26, Sell by date: 1-11-26, Sell by date: 2-16-26
- Sizes
- 6 oz, 1.25 LBS (567 g)
- Sold at
- Unknown
- 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
Monterey Jack cheese is a mild, semi-soft cheese often used for snacking, slicing for sandwiches, or cooking. Sunrise Creamery produces the two SKUs involved in this recall, distributed via Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative.
Why This Is Dangerous
Listeria contamination can cause fever, muscle aches, and more severe illness in vulnerable populations. The defect arises from potential contamination during production or packaging.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the notice.
Real-World Impact
For consumers, the recall creates a need to discard affected cheese and seek refunds or replacements. The health impact is serious for high-risk groups, making timely action critical.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check UPCs 810665011156 and 810665011484
- Match lot code 253054
- Verify distribution area OH, PA, WI, TX
Where to find product info
UPC codes and lot codes are on the packaging near the barcode. Sell-by date is printed on the label.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are typically processed within 2-6 weeks after notice submission.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a consumer complaint with the FDA or your state attorney general if the company is unresponsive
- Consider seeking legal advice if a serious illness results
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall notices before purchasing or consuming dairy products
- Always verify UPCs and lot numbers when shopping for cheese
- Discard recalled items and keep packaging for documentation
Documentation advice
Keep the product packaging, UPC, lot code, sell-by date, purchase receipt, and any correspondence with the company.
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Product Details
Two Sunrise Creamery Monterey Jack Cheese with Dill Pickles SKUs recalled. 6 oz package UPC 810665011156; 1.25 lb (567 g) package UPC 810665011484. Packed 12 per case. Distribution areas: OH, PA, WI, TX. Lot code: 253054. Sell by dates include 12-30-25, 1-7-26, 1-11-26, 2-16-26. Recall date: 2025-08-27. Report date: 2025-10-01. Quantity: 364.125 cases (7,455 lbs). Brand: Sunrise Creamery. Manufacturer: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 364.125 cases recalled (7,455 lbs total)
- Distribution in OH, PA, WI, TX
- Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes contamination
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