Listeria

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.

HH Fresh Trading Corp of California has issued a recall for its 200g Taiwan Enoki mushrooms after discovering potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria poses serious health risks, particularly to young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy individuals may experience only mild symptoms, Listeria infection can lead to severe outcomes, including miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women.

The recalled Enoki mushrooms, packaged in 200g clear plastic bags with barcode #4711498860019, were distributed to multiple retail stores in West Virginia on August 20 and August 23, 2024. On October 11, 2024, HH Fresh Trading received confirmation that a sample tested by the FDA on September 9, 2024, revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. In response, the company has immediately suspended production while working with the FDA to investigate the source of the contamination. So far, no illnesses have been reported.

Consumers who purchased the affected product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you were affected by this recall, you may be eligible for a compensation. Reach out to Keep Food Safe for legal guidance on how to protect your rights and stay informed about food safety issues.

On October 25, 2024, Acme Smoked Fish Corporation recalled 111 cases of Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product is sold in twin 12-ounce packages with UPC 0 96619 25697 6, Lot# 8512801270, and a Best-by-Date of 11/13/2024. Testing on October 21, 2024, confirmed the presence of Listeria in this product.

The salmon was sent to the Southeast Costco Distribution Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, and was then sold at Costco Warehouse stores across Florida between October 9 and October 13, 2024. It comes in a black-bordered, vacuum-sealed package with “Smoked Salmon” in blue and a salmon illustration on the front.

Listeria monocytogenes is dangerous, especially for young children, elderly people, pregnant women, and anyone with weakened immune systems. Healthy people may experience mild symptoms like fever, headache, nausea, and stomach pain, but Listeria can cause severe or life-threatening infections in vulnerable groups.

If you were affected by this recall, reach out to Keep Food Safe for guidance on how to protect your rights and stay informed about food safety issues.

On October 11, 2024, Sprouts Farmers Market initiated a voluntary recall of specific Chicken Street Taco Meal Kits due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recalled kits, marked with UPC 205916813991 and Best By Dates between September 2, 2024, and November 7, 2024, were supplied by Fresh Creative Foods. Although no illnesses have been reported, Listeria poses a significant risk, particularly to vulnerable individuals. Customers should not consume the product and are encouraged to either return it for a refund or dispose of it. The FDA also advises cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that may have come into contact with the product.If you or a loved one consumed Chicken Street Taco Meal Kits from Sprouts Farmers Market and were affected, now is the time to act. Reach out to Keep Food Safe to discuss your legal options.

TreeHouse Foods, Inc. (NYSE: THS) announced a recall on October 22, 2024, for their frozen toaster waffles, Belgian waffles, and pancake products due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Canada under various brand names.

Consumers and retailers can identify affected products by checking the UPC on the back of the carton and the Lot Code and Best By Date on the carton’s end. All recalled products have Lot Codes starting with “2C” and are listed in the FDA report with their Best By or Best if Used By dates.

These items were sold at major retailers, including Albertson’s, Aldi, Dollar General, Foodhold, HEB, Kroger, Publix, Target, and Walmart. If you or a loved one consumed frozen toaster waffles, Belgian waffles, or pancake products from TreeHouse Foods and were affected, now is the time to act. Reach out to Keep Food Safe to discuss your legal options.