The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0088-2014·Announced 2013-11-06

Epicure Food Corp. Recalls St. Marcellin Cheese Due to Listeria Risk

Epicure Food Corp. is recalling St. Marcellin cheese in several states because Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a related product in France.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Epicure Food Corp. is recalling 20 cases of St. Marcellin Au lait pasteurise fabrique en Dauphine cheese. The product is sold in 80-gram units. The recall covers distribution in Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The specific lots involved are #13U219 and #13U225.

The recall is being conducted because the French Ministry of Food and Agriculture required the withdrawal of cheese from sales in France after Listeria monocytogenes was detected in a thermized product. The source text notes that the affected French product was not exported to the United States. This recall appears to be a precautionary measure for the U.S. market.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific lot numbers listed above. If found, consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
St. Marcellin Au lait pasteurise fabrique en Dauphine l'unite: poids net 80ge Fromagerie Qurtet 38470 VINAY
Manufacturer
Epicure Food Corp.
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #13U219
  • Lot # 13U225

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states:

Related recalls

Same hazard · listeria

See all →