Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op recall: Cheese

What happened

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.

Official consumer advice

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.

Affected products and codes

Cheese
product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op
producer
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op
brand
Sunrise Creamery
brand
Cheese
Affected date information: The recall affects the following products and specific lot codes/sell by dates only:
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Cheese
Affected date information: Customers can find the lot code and sell by date for Sunrise Creamery products on the side of each individual package.
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Cheese
Affected date information: 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.
product
Cheese
Affected date information: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Organic Gouda, 8 oz. packages, Sell by date of 2/13/2026
product
Cheese
Affected date information: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese 5 lb. bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of 9/3/2025
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Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Cheese
Affected date information: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Swiss Cheese 5 lb. loaves, Sell by date of 2/13/2026
product
Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op
producer
253054
Affected date information: 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
lot
Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op
producer
1-7-26
Affected date information: 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
lot
Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op
producer
1-11-26
Affected date information: 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
lot
Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op
producer
2-16-26
Affected date information: 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
lot
Cheese
Affected date information: 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
product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op
producer
12-30-25
Affected date information: 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
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