It’s well–known that Aldi’s cheese section is highly praised and adored by many fans. However, customers should take note of an important recall. Savencia Cheese USA has pulled some of its soft-ripened cheese from shelves due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected items include Brie and Camembert varieties, which have been available at several stores such as Aldi and Market Basket. The Listeria bacteria were discovered on the machinery at the Lena, Illinois facility, leading to a recall of specific cheeses produced there.
The Savencia Cheese Company has issued a recall for its Brie and Camembert cheeses, which were sent to specific stores across the United States. Retailers are currently removing these cheeses from their shelves. To determine if your cheese is affected, check the UPC number and the expiration date.
Savencia Cheese USA Pulls Soft-Ripened Cheese From Aldi Stores
As reported by AllRecipes, the cheeses impacted are listed below:
1. Emporium Selection Brie: Best-by date 12/24/2024 | GTIN: 10041498111325 | UPC-A: 004149811132 | UPC-B: 041498111328.
2. Industrial Brie: Best-by date 12/24/2024 | GTIN: 10077901005226 | UPC: 077901005229.
3. La Bonne Vie Brie: Best-by date 12/24/2024 | GTIN: 10820581678538.
4. La Bonne Vie Camembert: Best-by date 12/24/2024 | GTIN: 10820581678613.
5. Market Basket Brie: Best-by date 12/24/2024 | GTIN: 10049705666309 | UPC-A: 004970566630 | UPC-B: 049705666302.
6. Supreme Oval: Best-by date 12/24/2024 | GTIN: 10071448504211 | UPC-A: 007144850421 | UPC-B: 071448504214.
Despite the discovery of the Listeria bacteria in the processing facility, no contamination has been detected in the cheese itself.
Savencia Cheese is recalling the product as a precautionary measure. If you possess any of the affected cheese, avoid eating it. Dispose of it or return it to the store where you bought it for a complete refund.
Anyone can contract Listeria, and it poses a significant risk of severe and potentially fatal infections, particularly for children, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems. Additionally, it can result in miscarriages or stillbirths for pregnant individuals. Symptoms of a Listeria infection include intense headache, muscle stiffness, abdominal discomfort, nausea, and diarrhea.
No illnesses have been reported from eating the recalled soft cheeses. If you have concerns about Listeria, you should reach out to your healthcare provider. For questions about the recall, you can get in touch with Savencia Cheese’s customer service at (800)-322-2743.
