United States
Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie cheeses because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Swiss American is recalling St Louis Brie products after being alerted by the manufacturer Old Europe Cheese, Inc. that the products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is part of a voluntary broader recall by the manufacturer.
Customers are urged to check for:
St Louis Domestic Brie Wedge; 7 oz; UPC: 041563 263709; All dates up to and including 12/14/2022
St Louis Domestic Cut Brie Wedge-6 lb RW; Variable weight; UPC: 041563 370018; All dates up to and including 12/14/2022
St Louis Brie; Variable Weight; UPC: 21107100000; All dates up to and including 12/14/2022
ST LOUIS BRIE PRE CUT WEDGES; Code Date: best by dates through 12/14/2022; Size: 16.00 OZ; UPC: 00021565000000
ST LOUIS CW BRIE WHEEL; Code Date: best by dates through 12/14/2022; Size: 16.00 OZ; UPC: 00021171800000
In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Old Europe Cheese, Inc
Brand name: Saint Louis
Product recalled: Brie wedges and variable weights
Reason of the recall: Listeria monocytogenes
FDA Recall date: October 04, 2022
Source:
www.fda.gov
