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Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery (Cheese/Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op) Recall reason: Potential contamination with-Listeria monocytogenes

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Recalls Organic Gouda, Colored Cheddar, Mozzarella/Provolone, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Dilly Pickle Cheese and Monterey Jack Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination

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Summary

Company Announcement Date: September 05, 2025 FDA Publish Date: September 08, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Cheese/Cheese Product
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential contamination with-Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Brand Name:
Brand Name(s)
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery
Product Description:
Product Description
Cheese

Company Announcement

Middlefield, OH 9/5/25 - The Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op facility in Middlefield, OH is recalling one lot of Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Monterey Jack Cheese with Dill Pickles in 6 oz. and 1.25 lb. packages, one lot of Organic Gouda Cheese in 8 oz. packages, and specific lots of Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese, Swiss Cheese, and Monterey Jack Cheese packaged as 5 lb. loaves or 5 lb. shredded bags because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The recalled products were produced on May 30th, 2025 and August 13th, 2025 and distributed in Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Texas between July 7, 2025 and August 14, 2025. Products were sold through distributors, dining halls, and retail stores.

The recall affects the following products and specific lot codes/sell by dates only:

  • Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Organic Gouda,
    8 oz. packages, Sell by date of 2/13/2026
  • Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese
    5 lb. bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of 9/3/2025
  • Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Colored (Yellow) Cheddar Cheese,
    5 lb. loaves (labeled as Smoked Cheddar and All Natural Mild Cheddar),
    Sell by date of 2/13/2026
    5 lb. bags (shredded cheese) (labeled as Shredded Cheddar Cheese),
    Sell by date of 9/3/2025
  • Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Swiss Cheese
    5 lb. loaves, Sell by date of 2/13/2026
  • Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Pepper Jack Cheese
    5 lb. loaves (labeled as All Natural Pepper Jack), Sell by date of 2/13/2026
    5 lb. bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of 9/3/2025
  • Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Monterey Jack Cheese,
    5 lb. loaves, Sell by date of 2/13/2026
    5 lb. bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of 9/3/2025
  • Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Monterey Jack with Pickles Cheese
    6 oz. package (labeled as Dilly Pickle) with lot code 253054,
    Sell by date of 1-7-26, 1-11-26, or 2-16-26
    1.25 lb. package (labeled as Dilly Pickle Jack) with lot code 253054,
    Sell by date of 12-30-25

Customers can find the lot code and sell by date for Sunrise Creamery products on the side of each individual package.

Sell by dates for Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op products can be found on stickers located on each 5 lb. loaf or the box for 5 lb. bags of shredded cheeses.

The recall was initiated after testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in finished product and on surfaces of cutting equipment. There have been no reports of illness to date associated with consumption of these products.

Any customers with this product in their possession should dispose of it or return it to the retail location during normal business hours for a refund. Consumers or media with questions about the recall may contact the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op General Manager, Nevin Byler, at 440-632-5567 Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM EST.

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Company Contact Information

Media: Nevin Byler 440-632-5567

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    • Cheese/Cheese Product

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