FDA Announces Cheese Recall Due to Listeria Contamination

Cheese product recalled in Michigan due to potential Listeria contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday. A batch of Charlevoix Cheese Company cheddar cheese was pulled from shelves after the brand’s routine testing revealed Listeriaa relatively rare cause of foodborne illness but one of the deadliest pathogens. So far, no cheese-related illnesses have been reported.

The recalled cheese, produced by Boss Dairy Farms, can be identified as follows:

• Product Name: Charlevoix Cheese Company Mild Cheddar Cheese
• Size: 8 ounce block
• UPC: 850056642057
• Batch number: 13220025
• Expiry date: October 20, 2026

If you have the affected cheese in your refrigerator, throw it away or return it immediately. If you think you’ve ever eaten contaminated cheese, watch for signs of Listeria. In healthy adults, Listeria may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea.

However, the bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. It can also lead to miscarriages and stillbirths in pregnant women. See a doctor if you experience serious symptoms after eating the recalled cheese.