Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op recalls 5-lb smoked cheddar loaves packaged 8 per case due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and take action if affected.
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op is recalling 5-pound smoked cheddar loaves sold in cases of 8 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This could cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product immediately.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. If present in the cheese, it could lead to food poisoning with symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriage or death.
Anyone who purchased Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Smoked Cheddar, 5 lb. loaves packaged 8 per case between August 14 and 25, 2023. Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk for severe illness from Listeria.
Check for 5-pound smoked cheddar loaves packaged in cases of 8, with a packed date of August 14 or 25, 2023. The product is sold by Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op.
Immediately stop using and discard any recalled Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Smoked Cheddar, 5 lb. loaves packaged 8 per case.
No, the product has been recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Do not consume it.
Look for 5-pound smoked cheddar loaves packaged in cases of 8 with a packed date of August 14 or 25, 2023.
Pregnant individuals, young children, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall H-0629-2025 — Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Hello, I own a Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op that is covered by recall H-0629-2025 from Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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