Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op recalls 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese with potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products sold with lot code 251661 from July 2025 are affected. Consumers should check packaging for lot codes and contact the company for details.
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op is recalling 100% Grass-Fed Pepper: Jack Cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected consumers should stop using the product immediately.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Contaminated cheese products may lead to symptoms like fever, muscle aches, and in severe cases, miscarriage or stillbirth.
Anyone who purchased Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op's 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese with lot code 251661 from July 2025. Pregnant individuals and young children are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe infections.
Check for packaging with lot code 251661 on the plastic container. Products were sold in 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks from July 2025.
Immediately discard any Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese with lot code 251661.
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese in 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks with lot code 251661 from July 2025.
Look for lot code 251661 on the plastic packaging. Products were sold in 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks from July 2025.
Discard the product immediately and contact Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op for further instructions.
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Subject: Recall H-0528-2025 — 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-0528-2025 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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