Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Recalls Multiple Cheese Products Over Listeria Concerns

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a company announcement from Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op regarding the recall of several cheese products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Published on September 10, 2025

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September 8, 2025 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a company announcement from Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op regarding the recall of several cheese products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Recall Details

The recall, initiated on September 5, 2025, includes cheese distributed under the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op and Sunrise Creamery brands. The products were produced on May 30, 2025 and August 13, 2025, and were distributed between July 7, 2025 and August 14, 2025 in Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Texas. Distribution channels included retail stores, dining halls, and distributors.

Products Affected

The recall covers specific products and lot codes, including:

  • Organic Gouda – 8 oz. packages, sell by 2/13/2026

  • Mozzarella/Provolone – 5 lb. shredded bags, sell by 9/3/2025

  • Colored (Yellow) Cheddar –

    • 5 lb. loaves labeled as Smoked Cheddar and All Natural Mild Cheddar, sell by 2/13/2026
    • 5 lb. shredded bags labeled as Shredded Cheddar, sell by 9/3/2025

  • Swiss Cheese – 5 lb. loaves, sell by 2/13/2026

  • Pepper Jack –

    • 5 lb. loaves labeled as All Natural Pepper Jack, sell by 2/13/2026
    • 5 lb. shredded bags, sell by 9/3/2025

  • Monterey Jack –

    • 5 lb. loaves, sell by 2/13/2026
    • 5 lb. shredded bags, sell by 9/3/2025

  • Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Monterey Jack with Pickles –

    • 6 oz. packages with lot code 253054, sell by 1-7-26, 1-11-26, or 2-16-26
    • 1.25 lb. packages with lot code 253054, sell by 12-30-25

Sell-by dates for Middlefield products are located on loaf stickers or shredded cheese box labels. Sunrise Creamery packages display lot codes and dates on the side of each package.

Reason for Recall

The action was taken after company testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in both finished products and on cutting equipment surfaces.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and potentially fatal infections, particularly in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience flu-like symptoms such as fever, nausea, and diarrhea, the infection poses significant risks to pregnant women, including miscarriages and stillbirths.

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