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SevereFDA (Food)·F-0110-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Reny Picot Brie Cheese Recall Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Old Europe Cheese is recalling Reny Picot and ST Randeaux double-crème Brie cheeses due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected products have best-by dates from September 28, 2022 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 requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the established rubric. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen with serious potential for harm, particularly to vulnerable populations. The FDA's Class I designation reflects a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling Reny Picot 6.5 lb Brie with Peppercorn (whole wheel), Reny Picot 8 oz Brie with Peppercorn (saran-wrapped wedges), and ST Randeaux 8 oz Brie with Pepper (saran-wrapped wedges) due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Approximately 1,932 pieces are affected by this recall.

The recalled products carry best-by dates ranging from September 28, 2022 to December 14, 2022. Distribution includes Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Mexico.

Listeria monocytogenes is a serious foodborne pathogen that can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals. Consumers who have purchased these products should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Reny Picot 6.5 lb Brie-dbl cr¿me w/Peppercorn, whole wheel no UPC; Reny Picot 8 oz Brie - dbl cr¿me w/Peppercorn, wedges, saran wrapped no UPC; ST RANDEAUX 8 oz Brie - dbl cr¿me w/Pepper, wedges, saran wrpd RW 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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