On November 2, 2024, Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall of specific soft ripened cheeses due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall involves several brands, including Aldi and La Bonne Vie, affecting products identified by certain UPC codes and a best buy date of December 24, 2024. Consumers are urged to check labels carefully, avoid consumption of these items, and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.
The recall was initiated after routine testing revealed that processing equipment at Savencia’s Lena manufacturing facility might have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium capable of causing serious infections. Although no finished products tested positive for contamination, and there have been no reported illnesses, Savencia chose to act out of an abundance of caution, working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ensure public safety.
The affected cheeses were distributed to a limited number of retailers in the United States, and these stores are actively removing the products from their shelves. Consumers are advised to check for specific items such as Emporium Selection Brie, Supreme Oval, La Bonne Vie Brie, and Camembert varieties. To identify these recalled products, consumers should confirm the best buy date as December 24, 2024, and verify the UPC codes listed on the packaging.
The affected products include:
- Emporium Selection Brie, 8oz – UPC 004149811132 / 041498111328
- Supreme Oval, 7oz – UPC 007144850421 / 071448504214
- Industrial Brie, 8oz – UPC 077901005229
- Market Basket Brie, 8oz – UPC 004970566630 / 049705666302
- La Bonne Vie Brie, 8oz -GTIN 10820581678538
- La Bonne Vie Camembert, 8oz –GTIN 10820581678613
Consumption of Listeria-contaminated food can result in severe health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and people with compromised immune systems. Symptoms of Listeria infection can range from high fever, severe headache, and muscle stiffness to nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In pregnant women, infection can lead to miscarriage or stillbirth.
If you have been affected by this cheese recall, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact Keep Food Safe to explore your legal options and learn how we can assist you in pursuing a claim.
