Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery Cheese recall: Potential contamination with-Listeria monocytogenes

Recall published 1+ years ago

Potential contamination with-Listeria monocytogenes

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery Dairy — recalled dairy
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Listeria contamination

Because the organism here is Listeria, the recall is about where the food has been rather than how it looks today. Treat an affected pack as contaminated even if it is sealed and in date.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: Listeria monocytogenes is unusual among foodborne bacteria because it keeps growing at refrigerator temperature. A contaminated pack does not become safer for sitting in the cold, and it will look, smell and taste completely normal.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Listeriosis is mild or silent in most healthy adults, but it is serious for pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and anyone whose immune system is suppressed. The CDC describes intestinal illness as diarrhoea and vomiting, and invasive illness as fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions. In pregnancy it can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or infection in the newborn even when the parent feels only mildly unwell. Symptoms can start within a day or not appear for weeks, so tell any doctor you see that you ate a recalled product and give them the date.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0625-2025, H-0626-2025, H-0627-2025, H-0631-2025, H-0632-2025
Published
September 5, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
364.125 cases (7,455 lbs.) (total)
Distribution
Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin
Lot / code info
1) Lot code: 253054; Sell by date: 1-7-26, 1-11-26, 2-16-26 2) Lot code: 253054; Sell by date: 12-30-25 — Sell by: 2/13/2026 — Sell by: 9/3/2025 — 1) Sell by: 2/13/2026 2) Sell by: 9/3/2025
UPC codes
8106650111562, 8106650114841, 810665011156, 810665011484
Reports of harm
There have been no reports of illness to date associated with consumption of these products.

Products covered by this recall

Cheese

What the company announced

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.

The recalled products were produced on May 30th, 2025 and August 13th, 2025 and distributed in Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Texas between July 7, 2025 and August 14, 2025. Products were sold through distributors, dining halls, and retail stores.

The recall affects the following products and specific lot codes/sell by dates only:

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Organic Gouda,

8 oz. packages, Sell by date of 2/13/2026

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Mozzarella/Provolone Cheese

5 lb. bags (shredded cheese), Sell by date of 9/3/2025

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

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op Swiss Cheese

5 lb. loaves, Sell by date of 2/13/2026

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

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

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

Customers can find the lot code and sell by date for Sunrise Creamery products on the side of each individual package.

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.

The recall was initiated after testing by the company revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in finished product and on surfaces of cutting equipment. There have been no reports of illness to date associated with consumption of these products.

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.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 24 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 8106650111562
  • 8106650114841
  • 810665011156
  • 810665011484

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 253054

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 2/13/2026
  • 9/3/2025
  • 1-7-26
  • 1-11-26
  • 12-30-25
  • 13
  • 2026
  • 2025

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 2025
  • August 13th
  • 20

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 6 oz
  • 1.25 lb
  • 8 oz
  • 5 lb
  • 1.25 LBS
  • 455 lbs
  • 5 lbs
  • 2 lb

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Listeria

Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery — Because the organism here is Listeria, the recall is about where the food has been rather than how it looks today. Treat an affected pack as contaminated even if it is sealed and in date.

  1. Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.
  2. If anyone in the household is pregnant, over 65 or immunocompromised, call a clinician for advice even if nobody feels ill. That conversation is quick and it is the whole point of a Listeria recall.
  3. Photograph the label, the lot code and the date mark before the pack leaves the house — that picture is what a refund claim runs on.
  4. Throw it out in a sealed bag, or return it to the store. Either is accepted; what matters is that nobody else eats it.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op — Media: Nevin Byler, 440-632-5567

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery dairy recalled?

Potential contamination with-Listeria monocytogenes 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…

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 8106650111562, 8106650114841, 810665011156; lot code 253054; best-by date 2/13/2026 or 9/3/2025; model number 2025, August 13th, 20. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Do not eat it and do not open a sealed pack to inspect it — opening it only spreads the bacteria around your kitchen.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Minnesota, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin.

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