Seacrest Foods International is recalling 29 cases of Formagere de la Brie Brand, l’Explorateur Soft Ripened Cheese for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been confirmed by public health authorities to date, according to the recall notice.
The Formagere de la Brie brand, l’Explorateur, soft ripened cheese was made from pasteurized milk, and was distributed through retail stores in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Jersey and New Hampshire, beginning on 02/06/2018 through 03/31/18. The l’Explorateur product comes in a 250g (8.8 ounce), clear plastic package marked with lot numbers H010 or H011 on the bottom, with UPC number 3 390010 004080.
This cheese was made by Fromagere de la Brie of St. Simeon, France. Several importers in addition to Seacrest Foods were notified of potentially positive test for Listeria monocytogenes.
If you bought this product, do not eat it. Discard it in a sealed or otherwise double bagged package and put it into a secure garbage can. You can also take it back to the place of purchase for a refund.
Wash your hands well after handling this product. Then sanitize your fridge with a mild bleach solution, since Listeria bacteria can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Freezing does not kill this bacteria.
If you ate this product, watch yourself for the symptoms of listeriosis for the next 70 days. That’s how long it can take to get sick with this bacteria. Symptoms include high fever, stiffness, nausea, severe headache, and abdominal pain and diarrhea. If you do feel ill, especially if you are pregnant, call your doctor and tell him about this problem.
