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Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Recalls 5 lb Shredded Mozzarella Over Listeria Risk (2025)

Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative recalled 364.125 cases of 5 lb shredded mozzarella cheese sold to retailers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Texas. The product could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume it and should contact the cooperative for refund or replacement.

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

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

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About This Product

Shredded mozzarella cheese sold in 5 lb bags. Packaged four bags per case. Used for pizza, pasta, and salads.

Why This Is Dangerous

Listeria monocytogenes contamination risks can cause severe illness, especially in pregnant individuals, newborns, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

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

  1. Check sell-by date 9/3/2025 on 5 lb shredded mozzarella cheese bags
  2. Look for four bags per case packaging from Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
  3. 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

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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Safety Assessment

Risk LevelHIGH
Severity Score
8/ 10
Affected Groups
GENERAL
Injury Types
POISONING

Product Classification

Product TypeShredded Mozzarella Cheese
Sold At
Multiple Retailers

Product Details

Model Numbers
Sell by: 9/3/2025
Affected States
OH, PA, WI, TX
Report Date
October 1, 2025
Source Agency
FDA - Food Safety
Recall Status
ACTIVE

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