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Middlefield Original Cheese Co‑op Recalls Cheeses in Four States After Listeria Detection

Testing at the Ohio facility found contamination on cutting equipment and in finished cheese, triggering an FDA‑monitored recall.

File photo of cheddar cheese on display at a store in Skokie, Illinois.
According to the FDA announcement, the recall was initially introduced by Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Friday due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
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Overview

  • The voluntary recall spans Middlefield Original Cheese Co‑op and Sunrise Creamery products tied to specific lot and sell‑by codes, with some dates extending into early 2026.
  • Impacted varieties include Organic Gouda, shredded Mozzarella/Provolone, Colored Cheddar, Swiss, Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, and Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Monterey Jack with lot code 253054.
  • The cheeses were produced on May 30 and August 13, 2025, and distributed July 7 through August 14 to retailers, dining halls, and distributors in Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Texas.
  • No illnesses have been reported to date; consumers are advised to avoid eating the products and to discard them or return them for a refund.
  • This action follows a separate Middlefield recall in August for potential listeria, marking consecutive monthly recalls from the same facility.