Check Your Fridge For These Recalled Cheese Products
Cheese lovers in Minnesota are being asked to check their refrigerators for some recent purchases that might not be fit to eat.
Recall Info
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a recall notice on its website warning of potential Listeria monocytogenes in several cheese products.
Impacted Products
That company is Ohio-based Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, which produces multiple cheese products. Middlefield initiated the recall after detecting Listeria monocytogenes in some of its finished products as well as on cutting equipment surfaces.
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Organic Gouda
8-ounce packages, Sell by date of February 13, 2026
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese
5-pound bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of September 3, 2025
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Colored (Yellow) Cheddar Cheese
5-pound loaves (labeled as Smoked Cheddar and All Natural Mild Cheddar),
Sell by date of February 13, 2026
5-pound bags (shredded cheese) (labeled as Shredded Cheddar Cheese),
Sell by date of September 3, 2025
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Swiss Cheese
5-pound loaves, Sell by date of February 13, 2026
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Pepper Jack Cheese
5-pound loaves (labeled as All Natural Pepper Jack), Sell by date of February 13, 2026
5-pound bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of September 3, 2025
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Monterey Jack Cheese
5-pound loaves, Sell by date of February 13, 2026
5-pound bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of September 3, 2025
Sunrise Creamery Dilly Pickle Monterey Jack with Pickles Cheese
6-ounce package (labeled as Dilly Pickle) with lot code 253054,
Sell by date of January 7, 2026, January 11, 2026, or February 16, 2026
1.25-pound package (labeled as Dilly Pickle Jack) with lot code 253054,
Sell by date of December 30, 2025
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The recalled products were produced on two dates: May 30, and August 13 and sold in multiple states between July 7 and August 14. However, some of the recalled products have “sell-by” dates that extend into 2026, so they may still be sitting in customers’ refrigerators.
Where Else Were the Recalled Products Sold?
- Ohio
- Texas
- Wisconsin
The recall notice does not list the exact establishments where the recalled cheese was sold, but says the cheese was “sold through distributors, dining halls, and retail stores” between July 7 and August 14.
What is the Health Risk?
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause severe illness and even death in those who consume it.
Listeria monocytogenes can make anyone sick; however, some groups are more susceptible to more severe reactions:
- Pregnant women and their unborn baby
- Newborn babies
- Adults over the age of 65
- Individuals with weakened immune systems
- In pregnant people, Listeria monocytogenes infections can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
As of now, there have been no reports of illnesses related to the recalled products.
What To Do Next?
If you have any of the recalled products, the recall notice says you should not consume them. Instead, dispose of them or return them to their place of purchase for a refund. You can read the full recall notice on the FDA’s website.
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