Sheep milk tomme cheese recalled after Listeria found in production batch
Goot Essa is recalling 62 lbs of Der Mutterschaf sheep tomme style cheese after a sample from the batch tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 5 because the FDA classified this recall as Class I, which the rubric assigns the Critical tier.
Plain-English summary
Goot Essa Der Mutterschaf Cheese, Sheep Tomme Style, in 4 oz and 8 oz sizes, is being recalled. The firm had a positive result for Listeria monocytogenes on a sample from this batch of product.
The recall covers 62 lbs from batch #33, manufactured at plant #26476, with an expiration date of 24 December 2025. The product was distributed to Connecticut, New Jersey, Montana and Virginia. The FDA has classified the recall as Class I.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious infection, particularly in pregnant people, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who have the cheese matching the batch number and expiration date should not eat it, and should follow the retailer's instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goot Essa, Der Mutterschaf Cheese, Sheep Tomme Style. 4 and 8 OZ. ( Pasteurized Sheep Milk, Salt, Vegetable Enzymes, Cheese Cultures ).
- Manufacturer
- GOOT ESSA, LLC
- Category
- Food — Cheese
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)
- Batch #33
- manufactured at plant #26476
- exp. 12/24/2025
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