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Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Recall #H-0627-2025 · Initiated 2025-08-27
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative is recalling their 5-pound bags of shredded mozzarella/provolone cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The affected cheese was distributed to stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Texas.
Who is at risk
Everyone can be affected, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and anyone with a weakened immune system face higher risk of serious illness from Listeria.
What to do
Check if you have this product at home by looking for Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op shredded mozzarella/provolone in 5-pound bags. If you do, throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it—do not eat it.
Product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Shredded Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese, 5 lbs., packaged in a plastic bag, packed 4 bags per case
Reason for recall
Potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Quantity affected
364.125 cases (7,455 lbs.) (total)
Distribution
OH, PA, WI, TX
Lot / code info
Sell by: 9/3/2025
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2026-04-07
Recalling firm
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
16942 Kinsman Rd
Middlefield, OH 44062-9484
United States
Recall classification
Most serious. Reasonable probability that the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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