Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- August 27, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Unknown
- Geographic Scope
- 4 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, ELDERLY, PREGNANT
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 Cheese
- Model numbers
- Sell by: 9/3/2025
- Sizes
- 5 lbs
- 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
This product is shredded cheese sold in 5-lb bags, typically used for cooking and toppings. It is distributed to multiple states and packaged for retail and food service.
Industry Context
This recall is not indicated as part of a broader pattern in the provided data.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Verify sell-by date on the package equals 9/3/2025 or later.
- Check packaging for plastic bag within 5-lb bags.
- Confirm distributor states OH, PA, WI, TX.
Where to find product info
Refer to FDA enforcement report H-0627-2025 and contact Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative for refund/replacement details.
What timeline to expect
Refunds/replacements typically process within several weeks, depending on the producer’s and retailer’s procedures.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to consumer protection offices or the FDA if the company remains unresponsive.
- Maintain records of all communications and receipts.
How to prevent similar issues
- Buy dairy products from reputable retailers with clear lot and sell-by information.
- Check for recalls before using dairy products.
- Prefer products with clear lot codes and tamper-evident packaging.
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, receipts, and any correspondence. Photograph the product and label if safe to do so.
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Product Details
Brand: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative. Product: Shredded Mozzarella/Provolone in 5-lb bags. Packaging: Plastic bag, 4 bags per case. Quantity: 364.125 cases (7,455 lbs total). Sold/distributed to: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Texas. Sell-by date reference: Sell by 9/3/2025. Recall date: 2025-08-27. Status: Active.
Reported Incidents
No injury or illness data provided in the recall notice. No reported deaths or hospitalizations in the provided information.
Key Facts
- 7,455 lbs total recalled
- 4 bags per case
- Listeria monocytogenes contamination concern
- Sell-by date reference: 9/3/2025
- Active recall as of 2025-08-27
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