The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0109-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Joan of Arc Peppercorn Cheese Wheels Recalled for Listeria Contamination

Old Europe Cheese is recalling Joan of Arc 2.2 lb peppercorn wheel cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have best-by dates from September 28 to December 14, 2022.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification indicates the highest severity for food recalls. The contamination involves Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk bacterial pathogen, though no illnesses have been reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling Joan of Arc 2.2 lb Peppercorn Wheel cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This product was distributed to multiple retail locations across the United States and Mexico.

The recalled cheese is labeled 'Joan of Arc 2.2 lb Joan of Arc Peppercorn Wheel no UPC' with best-by dates ranging from September 28, 2022 through December 14, 2022.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. The product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
JOAN OF ARC 2.2 lb Joan of Arc Peppercorn Wheel no UPC
Manufacturer
Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
Category
Food — Dairy / Cheese
Hazard
  • listeria
  • contamination

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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