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Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Swiss Cheese Recall for Listeria Contamination (2025)

Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative recalls 7,455 pounds of Original Swiss Cheese distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Texas after potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects 5‑lb loaves and 2‑lb deli bags in various packaging. Consumers should not eat this cheese and should contact the cooperative for refund or replacement information.

Official notice

Source-backed recall notice

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Official source
FDA FOOD
Recall date
August 27, 2025
Status
ACTIVE
Severity
9/10

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

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 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.

  1. Recall announced

    August 27, 2025

  2. Reported by FDA FOOD

    October 1, 2025

  3. RecallRadar source check

    April 18, 2026

  4. 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

  1. Check packaging for 5 lb loaves or 2 lb deli bags
  2. Look for sell by date 2/13/2026
  3. Confirm distribution to OH, PA, WI, TX
  4. 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

Safety Guide

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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
9/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
POISONING

Product Classification

Product Details

Model Numbers
Sell by: 2/13/2026
Affected States
OH, PA, WI, TX
Report Date
October 1, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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