Savencia Cheese USA Announces Voluntary Recall of Select Soft Ripened Cheeses

Rhea-AI Summary

Savencia Cheese USA has initiated a voluntary recall of select soft ripened cheeses from their Lena facility due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects specific products including Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, Supreme Oval, La Bonne Vie Brie and Camembert, and Market Basket Brie, with best-by dates in December 2024. While no adverse health events have been reported, routine testing identified possible equipment contamination. Consumers are advised to return affected products for a full refund.

Positive

• No confirmed adverse health events reported
• Proactive recall based on routine testing before any incidents occurred

Negative

• Potential Listeria contamination in processing equipment
• Multiple product lines affected by recall
• Risk of product returns and refunds impacting revenue
• Potential reputational damage to brand

NEW HOLLAND, PA / ACCESSWIRE / November 2, 2024 / Savencia Cheese USA is recalling select soft ripened cheeses manufactured in our Lena manufacturing facility because it has the potential to be contaminated 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.

Labels for Identification Purposes

The following products are affected by this recall:

• Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, 12/8oz Brie

  • Best Buy Date: 12/24/2024

  • GTIN: 10041498111325

  • UPC-A: 004149811132

  • UPC-B: 041498111328

• Supreme Oval 7oz, 6/7oz

  • Best Buy Date: 12/24/2024

  • GTIN: 10071448504211

  • UPC-A: 007144850421

  • UPC-B: 071448504214

• La Bonne Vie Brie, 6/8oz

  • Best Buy Date: 12/24/2024

  • GTIN: 10820581678538

• La Bonne Vie Camembert, 6/8oz

  • Best Buy Date: 12/25/2024

  • GTIN: 10820581678613

• 12/8oz Industrial Brie

  • Best Buy Date: 12/24/2024

  • GTIN: 10077901005226

  • UPC-B: 077901005229

• Market Basket Brie, 6/8oz

  • Best Buy Date: 12/24/2024

  • GTIN: 10049705666309

  • UPC-A: 004970566630

  • UPC-B:049705666302

The only products being recalled are those in the table above. You can identify these products by reviewing the UPC and the best buy date on the product labels. These products had limited regional distribution in the United States. The few retailers that received the product have been informed of this possible contamination and are in the process of removing products from shelves. Consumers that have any of the recalled products listed in the table above should refrain from consuming them and return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.

At this time, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse health events due to consumption of these products.

Through routine testing, it was identified that processing equipment at the site may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While finished product testing has not identified contaminated product, we have initiated a voluntary recall to retrieve the potentially affected product.

This voluntary recall is being conducted in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Consumers with questions regarding the recall can contact Consumer Relations at (800)-322-2743 or email sc.customer.service@savencia.com.

Media Contact:

Kriston Ohm
kriston.ohm@savencia.com

Contact Information

Kriston Ohm
kriston.ohm@savencia.com

SOURCE: Savencia Cheese USA

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FAQ

What products are included in Savencia Cheese USA's November 2024 recall?

The recall includes Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, Supreme Oval, La Bonne Vie Brie and Camembert, and Market Basket Brie with best-by dates in December 2024.

Why did Savencia Cheese USA issue a recall in November 2024?

The recall was issued due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination discovered during routine testing of processing equipment at their Lena manufacturing facility.

How can consumers identify the recalled Savencia cheese products?

Consumers can identify recalled products by checking the UPC numbers and best-by dates listed on product labels, with affected products having best-by dates of December 24-25, 2024.

What should consumers do with recalled Savencia cheese products?

Consumers should not consume the recalled products and should return them to their place of purchase for a full refund.