This past weekend, a cheese manufacturer based in the U.S. decided to recall specific batches of Brie cheeses due to possible listeria contamination.

Six types of Brie produced at a Savencia Cheese USA plant might have been tainted by listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria linked to foodborne illnesses, as noted in a notice issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.

The bacteria were found in processing equipment at the factory during routine inspections. The cheeses had “limited regional distribution” across some stores nationwide, and the retailers receiving these products were actively removing them from their shelves.

Among the affected retailers, Aldi and Market Basket are highlighted in the FDA notice. The states impacted include Indiana, Missouri, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Texas, Iowa, New Jersey, California, Oregon, Colorado, Washington, and Illinois.

The FDA advised, “Consumers who possess any of the recalled products should not consume them and should return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.”

The FDA has confirmed that there are no verified reports of illnesses or deaths linked to the consumption of the recalled products. Savencia Cheese USA has initiated this voluntary recall to recover any potentially contaminated products that remain undetected.

As of now, Savencia Cheese USA has not provided specific details about the affected regions and locations when contacted by YSL News.

Details on Savencia Cheese, Expiration Dates

To determine if your Brie cheese is part of the recall, check the best by date and the UPC (Universal Product Codes) for each item. All recalled Brie varieties have a best by date of December 24, 2024, but the UPC codes differ by product.

• Emporium Selection Brie, 12/8oz with UPC codes 004149811132 and 041498111328

• Supreme Oval 7oz, 6/7oz with UPC codes 007144850421 and 071448504214

• La Bonne Vie Brie, 6/8oz

• La Bonne Vie Camembert, 6/8oz

• 12/8oz Industrial Brie with UPC code 077901005229

• Market Basket Brie 6/8oz with UPC codes 004970566630 and 049705666302

Customers of Savencia Cheese USA can reach out For inquiries or concerns regarding the voluntary recall, you can reach out to consumer relations at (800)-322-2743 or send an email to sc.customer.service@savencia.com.

Signs of Listeria Infection (Listeriosis)

Listeria, often referred to as listeriosis, is a serious infection caused by the consumption of food contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. This foodborne illness predominantly affects those with weakened immune systems, infants, the elderly, and pregnant individuals.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, around 1,600 cases of listeriosis occur annually in the United States, resulting in approximately 260 fatalities. The USDA advises that individuals at higher risk who develop flu-like symptoms within two months of eating contaminated food should seek medical attention and inform their healthcare provider about the potentially harmful food.

Typical symptoms include:

• Fever
• Muscle pain
• Headaches
• Stiff neck
• Confusion
• Loss of coordination
• Seizures
• Diarrhea
• Other digestive issues
• Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth, or severe infections in newborns
• Death