Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op recalls Monterey Jack and Farmers Cheese products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and contact the company for details.
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op is recalling Monterey Jack and Farmers Cheese products that may contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, so affected products should be discarded to prevent foodborne illness.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning. It grows in refrigerated conditions and can lead to serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Anyone who purchased Monterey Jack or Farmers Cheese from Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op between July 2025 and the current date. Infants, pregnant women, and elderly individuals are at higher risk due to Listeria's potential to cause severe illness.
Check for products labeled 'Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese' or 'Farmers Cheese' in 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, or 40 lb. blocks. Look for lot codes on the packaging, such as 251672 for 8 oz. pieces and 5 lb. loaves, with a production date of July 16, 2025.
Look for lot codes on the packaging, such as 251672 for 8 oz. pieces and 5 lb. loaves, with a production date of July 16, 2025.
If you have the recalled products, discard them immediately to avoid potential foodborne illness.
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese and Farmers Cheese products in 8 oz. individual units, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. blocks with lot code 251672 (produced July 16, 2025).
Check the lot code on the packaging; affected products have lot code 251672 for 8 oz. pieces and 5 lb. loaves, produced on July 16, 2025.
The recall does not provide a specific remedy, but affected products should be discarded to prevent potential foodborne illness.
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-0530-2025 — 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-0530-2025 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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