MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio (WKBN) – Thousands of pounds of cheese made in Ohio are being recalled, according to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
According to an alert from the FDA, the Middlefield Original Cheese Co-Op facility in Middlefield, Ohio, is recalling over 4,500 lbs. of its White Cheddar Cheese that is sold in 40-lb. loaves.
In addition, 640 lbs. of Monterey Jack Cheese sold in 8 oz. packages, 5-lb. loaves, and 40-lb. loaves were recalled. Over 240 lb. of 100% Grass-fed Pepper Jack Cheese, sold in 8 oz. packages, was recalled as well. Lastly, 2.5 lb. of Horseradish Flavored Cheese, sold in 8 oz. packages, were recalled.
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The loaves of cheese were recalled because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems…