How to check if you need to return your cheese after urgent recall issued

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10 Sep 2025 • 4:24 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op has issued a recall for various cheese products over concerns of Listeria contamination.
  • The affected cheeses, produced in May and August 2025, were distributed across Ohio, Minnesota, Texas, and Wisconsin.
  • The recall was initiated after company testing detected Listeria monocytogenes in finished products and on cutting equipment.
  • Affected products can be identified with specific lot codes or sell-by dates, which are listed here in the FDA’s press release.
  • While no illnesses have been reported, consumers are urged to discard or return the products due to the serious health risks associated with Listeria.
  • This marks the second recent recall for the company, contributing to a notable increase in food recalls observed in the US over the past two years.

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