The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·H-0633-2025·Announced 2025-10-01

Middlefield Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Recalled for Listeria Contamination Risk

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op is recalling shredded mozzarella cheese distributed in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Texas due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is a FDA Class I recall for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses or deaths have been reported, but Listeria is a high-risk pathogen capable of causing serious infection in vulnerable populations.

Plain-English summary

Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative is recalling Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Shredded Mozzarella Cheese packaged in 5-pound bags (4 bags per case) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled product was distributed to retailers and distributors in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Texas. The recall includes 364.125 cases totaling 7,455 pounds. The affected product carries a sell-by date of September 3, 2025.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and potentially life-threatening infections, particularly in pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it.

Consumers with questions should contact their retailer or the manufacturer. Anyone who may have consumed this product and develops symptoms of listeriosis—such as fever and muscle aches—should seek medical attention immediately.

The recalled product

Product
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 5 lb., shredded in a plastic bag and packed 4 bags per case
Manufacturer
Middlefield Original Cheese Cooperative
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • Sell by: 9/3/2025

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

  • OH
  • PA
  • TX
  • WI