Middlefield Monterey Jack and Provolone Cheese Recalled for Potential Listeria Contamination

Plain-English summary

Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative is recalling Monterey Jack and Provolone cheese products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products include Monterey Jack cheese sold in 5-pound loaves (packaged as 8 loaves per case) and Provolone cheese sold in 5-pound loaves (packaged as 2 loaves per case). A total of 364.125 cases, equivalent to 7,455 pounds, were recalled.

The recalled cheese was distributed to retailers and foodservice establishments in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Texas. Products carry a sell-by date of February 13, 2026. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and should either discard them or return them to the point of purchase.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious pathogen that can cause severe infections, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Consumption of contaminated products could result in serious illness or death. No illnesses associated with this recall have been reported.

The recalled product

Product

1) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack, 5 lb., packaged as loaves wrapped in plastic and packed 8 loaves per case 2) Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Provolone, 5 lb., packaged as loaves wrapped in plastic and packed 2 loaves per case

Manufacturer

Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative

Category

Food — Cheese

Hazard

• listeria

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