Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative recalls paneer cheese with lot code 2517061 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid using this product.
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative is recalling paneer cheese with lot code 2517061 because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and severe illness in newborns. It can also cause life-threatening infections in pregnant women and the elderly.
People who purchased this paneer cheese for food service use are affected. Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria.
Check for paneer cheese in 5 lb. vacuum-sealed plastic bags with lot code 2517061, packed 6 bags per white cardboard case on June 18, 2025. This product was distributed for food service only.
Discard the paneer cheese with lot code 2517061 immediately to avoid potential Listeria contamination.
No, this product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and should not be consumed.
Discard the paneer cheese with lot code 2517061 immediately and do not use it.
Pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
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-0527-2025 — Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative Hello, I own a Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative that is covered by recall H-0527-2025 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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