Cheese lovers beware! FDA recall issued after listeria risk detected
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You might want to check your fridge—some cheeses sold recently are being pulled from store shelves.
Authorities have flagged certain soft and specialty varieties that may pose a health risk if consumed.
This comes after a supplier notified retailers of potential bacterial contamination in multiple shipments.
If you’re a fan of Camembert, Brie, or those tempting cheese flights, this is one food alert you don’t want to ignore.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of several cheese products sold at Wegmans stores across 10 states and Washington, DC, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
This bacterium can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, which is especially risky for older adults, pregnant women, young children, and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Here’s the rundown of the recalled products, including their package sizes, UPC codes, and best-by dates:
If you purchased any of these cheeses between July 1 and August 12, 2025, in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington, DC, it’s time to check your fridge.
If you find any of these products, don’t take any chances—either toss them out or return them to your local Wegmans for a full refund.
The recall was triggered after Estancia Holdings, the supplier for Wegmans, was notified by its French supplier that three shipments of cheese might be contaminated with Listeria.
While no illnesses have been reported so far, the FDA and Wegmans are taking swift action to keep customers safe.
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Listeria isn’t your average foodborne bug. While healthy adults might only experience mild symptoms, listeriosis can be much more severe for people over 65, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and young children. Symptoms can include:
Pregnant women are especially at risk, as listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious illness in newborns.
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If you’ve eaten any of the recalled cheeses and start to feel unwell, don’t wait—contact your healthcare provider right away.
Wegmans is offering full refunds for any of the recalled cheeses, no questions asked.
If you have questions or concerns, you can call Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663, available daily from 8 am to 8 pm EST.
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Authorities have flagged certain soft and specialty varieties that may pose a health risk if consumed.
This comes after a supplier notified retailers of potential bacterial contamination in multiple shipments.
If you’re a fan of Camembert, Brie, or those tempting cheese flights, this is one food alert you don’t want to ignore.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of several cheese products sold at Wegmans stores across 10 states and Washington, DC, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
This bacterium can cause a serious infection called listeriosis, which is especially risky for older adults, pregnant women, young children, and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Here’s the rundown of the recalled products, including their package sizes, UPC codes, and best-by dates:
Impacted products include specific varieties of Camembert, Brie, and assorted cheese flights. Image source: FDA
1. Wegmans Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese (8.8-ounce)
- UPC: 77890-53515
- Best-by dates: 7/26/25, 8/12/25, or 8/19/25
2. Wegmans Assorted Cheese Flight (1-pound)
- UPC: 2-77100-00000-0
3. Wegmans Grilling Camembert with Tapenade & Roasted Tomatoes (10-ounce)
- UPC: 2-77297-00000-0
4. Wegmans Caramel Apple Pecan Topped Brie Cheese (13-ounce)
- UPC: 2-77645-00000-3
If you purchased any of these cheeses between July 1 and August 12, 2025, in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, or Washington, DC, it’s time to check your fridge.
If you find any of these products, don’t take any chances—either toss them out or return them to your local Wegmans for a full refund.
The recall was triggered after Estancia Holdings, the supplier for Wegmans, was notified by its French supplier that three shipments of cheese might be contaminated with Listeria.
While no illnesses have been reported so far, the FDA and Wegmans are taking swift action to keep customers safe.
Also read: FDA issues nationwide recall for popular curry products sold in 33 states over metal contamination concerns
Listeria isn’t your average foodborne bug. While healthy adults might only experience mild symptoms, listeriosis can be much more severe for people over 65, those with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, and young children. Symptoms can include:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
Pregnant women are especially at risk, as listeriosis can lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or serious illness in newborns.
Also read: What’s in your fridge? A new food recall raises health concerns
If you’ve eaten any of the recalled cheeses and start to feel unwell, don’t wait—contact your healthcare provider right away.
Wegmans is offering full refunds for any of the recalled cheeses, no questions asked.
If you have questions or concerns, you can call Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663, available daily from 8 am to 8 pm EST.
Read next: FDA issues recall for over 64,000 pounds of butter
