The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0510-2020·Announced 2020-01-22

Middlefield Original Cheese Coop Recalls Shredded Cheddar Cheese for Listeria Risk

Middlefield Original Cheese Coop is recalling shredded cheddar cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed to a single consignee in Ohio.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Middlefield Original Cheese Coop is recalling 920 pounds of Shredded Cheddar Cheese packaged in plastic 5lb bags, with 4 bags per box. The recall is due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the cheese.

The affected product has an Item Code of 39073 and was packed between October 9 and November 25, 2019. The cheese was distributed to a single consignee within Ohio.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Shredded Cheddar Cheese Packaged in plastic 5lb bags, 4 bags per box
Manufacturer
Middlefield Original Cheese Coop
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Item Code: 39073 Packed on Dates: Oct 9 - Nov 25 2019

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Middlefield Original Cheese Coop under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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