Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative recalls pepper jack cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check product dates and take action if affected.
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative is recalling pepper jack cheese products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. This recall is important because Listeria can lead to infections that are especially dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe illness in newborns. It can also lead to life-threatening infections in people with compromised immune systems.
Pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria contamination. Anyone who purchased the recalled cheese products should check their packaging.
Check for products labeled 'Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op All Natural Pepper Jack Cheese' in 5 lb. loaves or 2 lb. deli bags. The sell-by dates are 2/13/2026 for 5 lb. loaves and 9/3/2025 for shredded cheese.
Immediately stop using any recalled pepper jack cheese products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes.
No, only specific products from Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative with the sell-by dates mentioned in the recall.
Stop using it immediately and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recall is for people with weakened immune systems, but the official notice does not specify risks for those with strong immune systems.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall H-0631-2025 — Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Hello, I own a Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative that is covered by recall H-0631-2025 from Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative. 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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