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
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
- Swiss Cheese (block and deli-sliced)
- Model numbers
- Sell by: 2/13/2026
- Sizes
- 5 lb loaf, 2 lb deli bag
- 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
Original Swiss Cheese from the Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative is produced for retail and distribution in multiple packaging formats, including large loaves and deli bags. It is commonly used in sandwiches and cheese platters.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided notice.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may be exposed to a serious foodborne illness if they consume affected cheese. The recall affects thousands of pounds of cheese across several states and requires consumer action to avoid illness.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for 5 lb loaves or 2 lb deli bags
- Look for sell by date 2/13/2026
- Confirm distribution to OH, PA, WI, TX
- Note recall number H-0630-2025 on FDA notice
Where to find product info
FDA recall page H-0630-2025 at AccessData FDA enforcement site
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement timeline not specified in provided notice
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with the FDA or state food safety authorities if the company is unresponsive
- Keep records of purchase and communications
- Consider legal counsel if illness occurs or company stalls
How to prevent similar issues
- When buying cheese, check sell-by dates and store properly refrigerated
- Buy from reputable retailers with accessible recall information
- If a recall is announced, monitor official notices for steps to obtain refunds or replacements
Documentation advice
Keep original packaging, receipts, and all correspondence with the company for any refund or replacement request
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Product Details
Product: Original Swiss Cheese made by Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Packaging: 5 lb loaves wrapped in plastic, 2 loaves per case (distribution) or 8 loaves per case (retail); sliced 2 lb deli bags in cases of 5 bags Quantity recalled: 364.125 cases (7,455 lbs) Sold/distributed to: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Texas Sell by: 2/13/2026 Recall date: 2025-08-27 Status: ACTIVE Hazard: Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes Estimated exposure region: OH, PA, WI, TX
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 7,455 lbs total recalled (364.125 cases)
- Original Swiss Cheese loaves packaged as 5 lb blocks; cases of 2 loaves (distribution) or 8 loaves (
- 2 lb deli bags packed in cases of 5 bags
- Sold in OH, PA, WI, TX
- Sell by date: 2/13/2026
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