Ohio Amish Co-op Recalls 5,400 Pounds Cheese Over Listeria Risk

The Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op has recalled over 5,000 pounds of various cheese products distributed in Ohio due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacterium that can cause serious infections and even death among vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and pregnant women. The recalled products include 100% Grass-fed Pepper Jack Cheese, Horseradish Flavored Cheese, Monterey Jack Cheese, and White Cheddar Cheese, produced on June 16, June 24, and July 16, and sold between July 14 and August 7, 2025. The contamination was traced to environmental factors affecting food-contact areas during production, prompting the company to suspend production and initiate the recall, although no illnesses have been reported so far. Consumers are advised to dispose of the affected products or return them to retailers for a refund, with specific lot codes and packaging details provided by the FDA. Listeria infection symptoms vary from mild in healthy individuals to severe complications such as miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. This recall follows other recent Listeria-related cheese product recalls in the U.S., highlighting ongoing concerns about food safety.