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
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Model numbers
- Sell by: 9/3/2025
- 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
Shredded mozzarella cheese sold in 5 lb bags. Packaged four bags per case. Used for pizza, pasta, and salads.
Industry Context
This recall is not indicated as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Consumers may need to discard affected product and seek refunds. The disease risk requires immediate action to avoid exposure.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check sell-by date 9/3/2025 on 5 lb shredded mozzarella cheese bags
- Look for four bags per case packaging from Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
- Note that distribution covers OH, PA, WI, TX
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page for recall H-0633-2025 and the Middlefield cooperative consumer notices
What timeline to expect
Refund or replacement processing may take several weeks after submission
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- File a complaint with consumer protection agencies
- Keep records of all communications with the company
- Consider pursuing a chargeback or legal counsel if no response
How to prevent similar issues
- Inspect dairy products for recall notices during purchase
- Buy from reputable retailers with clear recall communications
- Check sell-by dates and batch/lot numbers on dairy products
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, receipts, recall notices, and correspondence with the company for future reference
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Product Details
Brand: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Product: Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 5 lb bags Bags per case: 4 Sell by: 9/3/2025 Recalled quantity: 364.125 cases (7,455 lbs) Distribution: OH, PA, WI, TX Recall date: 2025-08-27 Status: ACTIVE Hazard: Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes Model numbers: Sell by 9/3/2025 Where sold: Retailers in OH, PA, WI, TX Price: Unknown
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 364.125 cases recalled (7,455 lbs)
- Product: 5 lb shredded mozzarella cheese in bags
- 4 bags per case
- Sell by date: 9/3/2025
- Distributed to OH, PA, WI, TX
- Active recall since 2025-08-27
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