FROMI USA of New York, NY, is recalling Brie Royal Faucon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The Brie Royal Faucon 1-kilogram portions were distributed to Cheese Plate Park Slope LLC, located at 400 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY. The recalled cheese was then cut and sold to customers from Cheese Plate Brooklyn – Park Slope LLC., and Cheese Plate Brooklyn: Carroll Gardens from July 24 through Aug. 13.
The Brie Royal Faucon is made from pasteurized cow’s milk and is packed 2 units/case. Each cheese is placed in a wooden box. Brie Royal Faucon 1 kilogram is a bulk product that can be sold either whole or cut into portions.
Lot number 615 appears on both the wooden box of each cheese and the case.
The recall was initiated after the foreign manufacturer of this cheese was notified by its health authorities of the potential contamination of some of its products with Listeria monocytogenes.
No illnesses have been reported to date related to the consumption of this product within the United States.
Consumers who have purchased The Brie Royal Faucon in 1 kilogram or cut portions are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 212 583 4920.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled cheese and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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