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Time of India
5 hours ago
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- Time of India
Over 5,000 pounds of cheese recalled amid Listeria contamination concerns—here's what you should know
Federal inspectors have raised worries about contamination with a pathogen that might be dangerous, leading to a huge cheese recall . Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op is taking thousands of pounds of its best-selling items off the market in Ohio. People are being told to check their refrigerators right away. The FDA has announced a huge recall of more than 5,000 pounds of cheese made by Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op because testing showed that it could have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The Ohio-based business is withdrawing its items off shop shelves on its own and telling customers to take safeguards right away, as per a report. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Him? Sit Down Before You See What He Looks Like Now 33 Bridges Undo What cheese products are affected? The recall includes a number of popular types of cheese, such as pepper jack, cheddar, Monterey Jack, farmers, and horseradish-flavored cheeses. The business says that the bad items were created on June 16, June 24, and July 16, 2025, and that they were sent to shops in Ohio between July 14 and August 7. Live Events Customers should carefully verify the lot codes on their cheese. The recall includes the following products, as per a report: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Pepper Jack Cheese is 100% grass-fed. It comes in 8 oz. containers, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. loaves (Lot Code 251661). Copia Collective Pepper Jack Cheese (8 oz. containers, Lot Code 251661) is made from 100% grass-fed cows. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Horseradish Cheese (8 oz. packets, Lot Code 2524061) Monterey Jack Cheese comes in 8 oz. and 5 lb. blocks with Lot Code 251672 and 40 lb. blocks with a date of 7-16-25B. Farmers Cheese: 8 oz. packages and 5 lb. blocks with Lot Code 251672 and 40 lb. blocks with dates coded as 7-16-25B ALSO READ : The Summer I Turned Pretty Season 3 Episode 7: Fans react to heartbreaking moments and dramatic confrontations What makes Listeria contamination so risky? Listeria is a kind of bacterium that may be found in food and is known to pose major health hazards, especially to people who are already weak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that over 1,600 individuals in the United States get sick from Listeria every year, and about 260 of those people die, as per a report. Adults who are healthy may just have flu-like symptoms, including fever, nausea, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort. But for pregnant women, babies, pensioners, and those with weak immune systems, infections might cause consequences that could kill them. It can also lead to miscarriage or stillbirth during pregnancy, as per a report. What should people do next? Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op has said that thus far, no illnesses have been related to the recall. But officials are telling consumers not to take any chances. If you bought the cheese that was recalled, you should throw it away right away or take it back to the store where you bought it for a full refund. ALSO REA D: Apple to debut new FineWoven with iPhone 17—can this version finally win fans? To minimize cross-contamination, the FDA also says that refrigerators, cutting boards, and utensils that may have come into contact with the cheese should be cleaned well. FAQs Has anyone gotten sick from the cheese that was recalled? No, thus far, there have been no illnesses associated with this recall. What should I do if I bought one of the items that was recalled? You should throw away the cheese or take it back for a full refund.
Economic Times
5 hours ago
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- Economic Times
Over 5,000 pounds of cheese recalled amid Listeria contamination concerns—here's what you should know
A significant cheese recall is underway in Ohio. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op recalls cheese due to possible Listeria contamination. The recall involves several cheese types. These include pepper jack and cheddar. Consumers are advised to check lot codes. Affected products were distributed in July and August 2025. No illnesses have been reported yet. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What cheese products are affected? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What makes Listeria contamination so risky? Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What should people do next? FAQs Federal inspectors have raised worries about contamination with a pathogen that might be dangerous, leading to a huge cheese recall Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op is taking thousands of pounds of its best-selling items off the market in Ohio. People are being told to check their refrigerators right FDA has announced a huge recall of more than 5,000 pounds of cheese made by Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op because testing showed that it could have been contaminated with Listeria Ohio-based business is withdrawing its items off shop shelves on its own and telling customers to take safeguards right away, as per a recall includes a number of popular types of cheese, such as pepper jack, cheddar, Monterey Jack, farmers, and horseradish-flavored cheeses. The business says that the bad items were created on June 16, June 24, and July 16, 2025, and that they were sent to shops in Ohio between July 14 and August should carefully verify the lot codes on their cheese. The recall includes the following products, as per a report:Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Pepper Jack Cheese is 100% grass-fed. It comes in 8 oz. containers, 5 lb. loaves, and 40 lb. loaves (Lot Code 251661).Copia Collective Pepper Jack Cheese (8 oz. containers, Lot Code 251661) is made from 100% grass-fed Original Cheese Co-op Horseradish Cheese (8 oz. packets, Lot Code 2524061)Monterey Jack Cheese comes in 8 oz. and 5 lb. blocks with Lot Code 251672 and 40 lb. blocks with a date of Cheese: 8 oz. packages and 5 lb. blocks with Lot Code 251672 and 40 lb. blocks with dates coded as 7-16-25BListeria is a kind of bacterium that may be found in food and is known to pose major health hazards, especially to people who are already weak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that over 1,600 individuals in the United States get sick from Listeria every year, and about 260 of those people die, as per a who are healthy may just have flu-like symptoms, including fever, nausea, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort. But for pregnant women, babies, pensioners, and those with weak immune systems, infections might cause consequences that could kill them. It can also lead to miscarriage or stillbirth during pregnancy, as per a Original Cheese Co-op has said that thus far, no illnesses have been related to the recall. But officials are telling consumers not to take any chances. If you bought the cheese that was recalled, you should throw it away right away or take it back to the store where you bought it for a full minimize cross-contamination, the FDA also says that refrigerators, cutting boards, and utensils that may have come into contact with the cheese should be cleaned thus far, there have been no illnesses associated with this should throw away the cheese or take it back for a full refund.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Over 5,000 lbs. of cheese recalled by FDA due to contamination concerns over 'serious and sometimes fatal' bacteria
Pepper jack, cheddar, farmers and horseradish-flavored cheeses are possibly affected. More than 5,000 pounds of cheese products made by Middlefield Original Cheese Co‑op are being voluntarily recalled after the company discovered contamination by potentially deadly bacteria, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The bacteria in question, Listeria monocytogenes, can cause 'serious and sometimes fatal' infections if ingested — especially in young children, pregnant individuals, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. The recall comes just days after Wegmans grocery stores on the East Coast discovered Listeria contamination in their Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese. Here's what you need to know about the Middlefield cheese recall. Which products were affected? The recalled cheeses were produced on June 16, June 24 and July 16, 2025, and sold in retail stores across the state of Ohio between July 14 and Aug. 7. There are five different items to look out for: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese: 8 oz. packages, 5 lb. loaves and 40 lb. loaves with Lot Code 251661 Copia Collective 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese: 8 oz. packages with Lot Code 251661 Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Horseradish Flavored Cheese: 8 oz. packages with Lot Code 2524061 Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese: 8 oz. packages and 5 lb. blocks with Lot Code 251672 and 40 lb. blocks with dates Coded as 7-16-25B Farmers Cheese: 8 oz. packages and 5 lb. blocks with Lot Code 251672 and 40 lb. blocks with dates coded as 7-16-25B Has anyone gotten sick yet? So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, according to Middlefield. If exposed, how worried should you be? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Listeria infection is 'rare, but serious.' The agency estimates that each year in the U.S., 1,600 people are infected with Listeria and 260 die from the infection. Even healthy people may experience short-term symptoms like high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea; infections during pregnancy may lead to miscarriage or stillbirth. Treatment depends on severity. 'Most people recover from an intestinal illness without antibiotic treatment,' according to the CDC. 'Antibiotics are needed only for patients who are very ill or at risk of becoming very ill.' What should you do if you bought the recalled product? Discard it or return it to the place of purchase during normal business hours for a full refund.
Newsweek
a day ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Cheese Recall as 'Serious' Contamination Warning Issued
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. An Ohio-based company has issued a voluntary recall for various cheese products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op announced the recall for various lots of five products on August 18 after contamination was found during its own testing. Newsweek reached out to Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op for comment by phone outside of regular working hours. Why It Matters The FDA warned that Listeria "can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems." Listeria infection, or listeriosis, may lead to a range of symptoms in infected individuals. For those experiencing less severe infections, symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which often last between one and three days, the FDA said. For more severe and potentially life-threatening infections, symptoms may include headaches, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions. Severe infections can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. Stock image of a chef displaying cheese cubes. Stock image of a chef displaying cheese cubes. Sebastian Gollnow/picture-alliance/dpa/AP Images What To Know The products impacted by the recall are the following: Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese - eight-ounce packages, five-pound loaves, and 40-pound loaves - lot code: 251661 Copia Collective 100% Grass-Fed Pepper Jack Cheese - eight-ounce packages - lot code: 251661 Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Horseradish Flavored Cheese - eight-ounce packages - lot code: 2524061 Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op Monterey Jack Cheese - eight-ounce packages and five-pound blocks with lot code: 251672 - 40-pound blocks with dates coded as 7-16-25B Farmers Cheese - eight-ounce packages and five-pound blocks with lot code: 251672 - 40-pound blocks with dates coded as 7-16-25B The products were produced on June 16, 2025, June 24, 2025, and July 16, 2025. They were shipped to manufacturers, distributors and retail stores in Ohio between July 14, 2025, and August 7, 2025, according to the FDA. The recall was initiated after testing conducted by the company revealed the presence of Listeria in the products. The company halted production while investigations were carried out, which revealed that the listeria came from environmental contamination that spread to food-contact areas. As of August 18, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the consumption of the recalled products. What People Are Saying Mary O'Riordan, a professor of microbiology and immunology at the University of Michigan Medical School, previously told Newsweek: "Listeria has an unusual capacity to grow at refrigerated temperatures. Although the bacterium can contaminate many types of food, cheeses or deli meats that are kept in cold storage for long periods in stores or at home are a place where listeria can keep growing. "Early symptoms of listeria infection look similar to other common foodborne infections, including fever, diarrhea and vomiting, so it's often not diagnosed right away. Unfortunately, sometimes listeria can spread into the brain and cause more serious illness, like meningitis. In those cases, if people experience headache, stiff neck or confusion, they should seek urgent medical attention." Haley F. Oliver, a professor of food science at Purdue University, previously told Newsweek: "Listeria monocytogenes is a common microorganism that can be found in the natural environment, for example, in soil. There are many factors that determine if someone gets listeriosis—a listeria infection. In most instances, an immunocompromised person—so young, old, pregnant or otherwise immunocompromised—must eat contaminated food. "The number of bacteria resulting in infection and the amount of time before illness varies considerably. Symptoms vary among people but can include fever, flu-like symptoms, headache, stiff neck, confusion and loss of balance." The FDA says on its website: "Pregnant women and their unborn or newborn baby, adults over the age of 65, and those with weakened immune systems, are all considered to be high-risk groups that are susceptible to the serious and adverse effects of listeriosis." What Happens Next The recall is ongoing, according to the FDA. Customers who purchased the recalled products should dispose of them or return them to their place of purchase for a refund.
