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, 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
- Smoked Cheddar Cheese Loaf
- Model numbers
- Packed Date AUG. 14, 25
- 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
This recall concerns Smoked Cheddar cheese sold in 5-lb loaves, eight loaves per case. The product was distributed in four states and is not tied to a specific retailer in the notice.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the notice.
Real-World Impact
The recall covers a substantial weight of cheese across four states. No illnesses have been reported yet, but exposure poses serious health risks if consumed.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check for Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Smoked Cheddar 5-lb loaves
- Count eight loaves per case
- Look for Packed Date AUG. 14 and model code 25
Where to find product info
FDA recall page: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/enforcement/enforce_rpt-Product-Tabs.cfm?recall_number=H-0629-2025
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements are typically processed within 4-8 weeks after a claim is submitted.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- Escalate to consumer protection or FDA if the company is unresponsive
How to prevent similar issues
- Check recall status before purchasing cheese
- Inspect packaging dates and case codes before opening
- Buy from trusted retailers and verify safety recalls on FDA/CPSC sites
Documentation advice
Keep recall notice, proof of purchase, packaging, and all correspondence with the company for records
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Product Details
Product: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Smoked Cheddar, 5-lb loaves Package: 8 loaves per case Quantity: 364.125 cases (7,455 lbs) total Distribution: OH, PA, WI, TX Recall date: 2025-08-27 Classification: Class I Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes Brand: Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Sold at: Multiple Retailers
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- 8 loaves per case
- Packed Date AUG. 14
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