The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0108-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Brie Cheese Products Recalled Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of herb-flavored Brie cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected products have best-by dates ranging from September 28 to December 14, 2022.

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 FDA classified this recall as Class I. According to the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls receive a score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of herb-flavored Brie cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected brands include La Bonne Vie, Joan of Arc, Market 32, Primo Taglio, Reny Picot, and St. Randeaux, distributed across multiple states and Mexico.

The recall involves 12,490 pieces with best-by dates ranging from September 28, 2022 to December 14, 2022. Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them.

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness and, in some cases, death. The infection is particularly dangerous for pregnant women, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.

Consumers with questions about this recall should contact Old Europe Cheese, Inc.

The recalled product

Product
LA BONNE VIE 7 oz Brie - dbl cr¿me w/Herbs, wedges, foil wrapped UPC 820581678661 JOAN OF ARC 2.2 lb Joan of Arc Herb and Garlic Wheel no UPC MARKET 32 8 oz Brie-dbl cr¿me w/Herbs, wedges, saran wrapped UPC 41735052889 PRIMO TAGLIO 6.5 lb Brie - w/Herbs, whole wheel no UPC P
Manufacturer
Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
Category
Food — Cheese / Dairy
Hazard
  • listeria

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 (3)

  • Best By Dates ranging from September 28
  • 2022 to December 14
  • 2022

Distribution

Distributed in 25 states:

  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • IL
  • IN
  • LA
  • MA
  • MD
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OR
  • PA
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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