Ohio Cheese Company Recalls Thousands Pounds Due Listeria

The Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op in Ohio has recalled over 5,000 pounds of cheese products, including White Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, and Horseradish Flavored Cheese, due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects cheeses produced in mid-June and mid-July 2025 and distributed across Ohio between July and August. Listeria poses serious health risks, especially to young children, elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems, potentially causing severe symptoms and pregnancy complications. No illnesses have been reported so far, but authorities urge consumers to discard or return the recalled products for a refund and report any related sickness. The co-op, a family-owned business with Amish dairy farmers, suspended production and is cooperating with the FDA investigation. Consumers can identify recalled products by lot and date codes on packaging, and are advised to contact the company with questions.