The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1116-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

Seacrest Foods Recalls L'Explorateur Soft Ripened Cheese for Listeria Risk

Seacrest Foods International is recalling L'Explorateur soft ripened cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product was distributed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut.

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

Seacrest Foods International, Inc. is recalling Formagere de la Brie brand, l' Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteerized milk. The recall is issued because the cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product is packaged in 250g (8.8 oz) clear plastic containers with UPC 3 390010 004080. The specific lots subject to the recall are H010 and H011. A total of 29 cases were distributed to retail locations in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, and Connecticut.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their refrigerators for the specific lot numbers and UPC code listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Formagere de la Brie brand, l' Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized milk, product comes in a 250g (8.8 oz), clear plastic package marked with lot # on the bottom, with UPC: 3 390010 004080.
Manufacturer
Seacrest Foods International, Inc.
Category
Food — Cheese
Hazard
Affected units
29

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 (1)

  • Lot# H010 or H011

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

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