Sheep milk tomme cheese recalled after Listeria found in production batch

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

Hazard

• listeria
• pathogen-contamination
• dairy

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