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CriticalFDA (Food)·F-0116-2023·Announced 2022-11-09

Multiple brands of triple creme brie cheese recalled for Listeria contamination

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of triple creme brie cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall affects products distributed across the United States and Mexico.

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: FDA Class I recall designation. The agency's classification of Class I mandates a minimum score of 4. Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen with potential for serious illness or death in vulnerable populations, warranting the Critical classification.

Plain-English summary

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. is recalling multiple brands of triple creme brie cheese available in 8-ounce rounds, wheels, and wedges. Affected brands include Fredericks, Fresh Thyme, Heinen, Joan of Arc, La Bonne Vie, Market 32, Metropolitan, Prestige, Reny Picot, St. Rocco, St. Randeaux, and Taste of Inspiration. Approximately 146,495 pieces are being recalled.

The recall is due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products have Best By dates ranging from September 28, 2022 to December 14, 2022.

The recalled products were distributed to Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Mexico.

The recalled product

Product
FREDERICKS 8 oz Brie - triple cr¿me, rounds UPC 708820301214 FRESH THYME 8 oz Brie - triple cr¿me, rounds UPC 841330111987 HEINEN 8 oz Brie - triple cr¿me, rounds UPC 020601418028 JOAN OF ARC 6.5 lb Joan of Arc Triple Creme Wheel no UPC JOAN OF ARC 8 oz Joan of Arc Triple Cre
Manufacturer
Old Europe Cheese, Inc.
Category
Food — Cheese
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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