{"id":3069,"date":"2025-08-18T13:20:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T17:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/?p=3069"},"modified":"2025-08-18T13:20:22","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T17:20:22","slug":"stop-eating-this-brie-fda-announces-recall-over-listeria-risk-how-to-identify-lot-615-and-get-a-refund","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/stop-eating-this-brie-fda-announces-recall-over-listeria-risk-how-to-identify-lot-615-and-get-a-refund\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop Eating This Brie: FDA Announces Recall Over Listeria Risk \u2014 How to Identify Lot 615 and Get a Refund"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An urgent announcement has been made by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the recall of cheese that could be contaminated. Consumers should take this seriously because it can have several effects on their health and well-being. One of the key risks that comes with this is the possible Listeria Risk. Consumers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the products that may be affected and what steps to take next.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>FDA: Reason behind the recall<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"translate-container\">A cheese company situated in New York issued a recall on several cases of brie that had been possibly contaminated. This announcement was made on Thursday by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Twelve cases of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg have been recalled after a notification was received. This notification was received from a foreign manufacturer, and it stated that its health authority had flagged the contamination risk.<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-body article-real-content v_text\">\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/costco-issues-nationwide-recall-with-fatal-warning-check-these-products-immediately\/\">recall<\/a> is extremely important because of the consequences Listeria infection may result in. It has been found that it is the third leading cause that could result in death, from foodborne illness in the Unites States. This was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is further stated that an estimated 1,600 people are infected with Listeria. Thus, resulting in a total number of 260 individual deaths.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>In addition, Listeria monocytogenes can be especially dangerous when it comes to pregnant women, newborn babies, adults who are 65 years of age and older. Other people who can be severely impacted and affected by this are this people with weakened immune systems, as it is stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It has been found that healthy individuals might only have short-term symptoms such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>high fever,<\/li>\n<li>severe headache,<\/li>\n<li>stiffness,<\/li>\n<li>nausea,<\/li>\n<li>abdominal pain and<\/li>\n<li>diarrhea,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For other individuals the infections can be fatal. Also, Listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths among women who are pregnant. This is why the FDA made the recall announcement and urged consumers to adhere to it.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to look out for<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Some important factors to take note of is the products affected by this recall are 12 cases of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg. This specific brie was distributed to Cheese Plate Park Slope LLC, which is located at 400 7th Avenue, 11215, Brooklyn, New York. Then, it was cut and sold to consumers from the Cheese Plate Brooklyn &#8211; Park Slope LLC, and Cheese Plate Brooklyn: Carroll Gardens. The dates from which this selling of affected products occurred was from 07\/24\/2025 through 08\/13\/2025.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the cheese is made from pasteurized cow&#8217;s milk and is packed 2 units\/case. Each cheese is situated in a wooden box, and it is important to note that it is a bulk product, and that it can be sold either as a whole unit or cut into portions. The Lot number that appears on the box is number 615. It appears on both the wooden box of each cheese and the case. The FDA has reported that as of August 14, 2025, no illnesses has been reported in the United States that has been tied to this recalled product.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The public&#8217;s opinion<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The FDA made a comment on Listeria, and it stated that, it is a type of disease that causes bacteria in many different places. These bacteria can either be found in water, soil, animals, sewage, and rotting vegetation. The FDA further mentioned that this type of disease can even grow under refrigeration. Also, it can exceed in unsanitary food production conditions, which could lead to contamination of the food. Thus, if people consumer food which is contaminated with<a href=\"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/dangerous-recall-hits-walmart-stores-across-america\/\"> L. monocytogenes,<\/a> they will develop a disease that is called listeriosis.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, consumers who have purchased The Brie Royal Faucon 1kg or cut portions are encouraged to return these items to the store where they purchased it, in order to receive a full refund. If there are any consumers who may have questions or concerns, they are more than welcome to contact Fromi USA at (212) 583-4920 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An urgent announcement has been made by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), for the recall of cheese that could be contaminated. Consumers should take this seriously because it can have several effects on their health and well-being. One of the key risks that comes with this is the possible Listeria Risk. 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