Brie, Camembert and other soft cheeses sold at Aldi have been recalled due to a potential listeria risk

Several brands of soft cheese, including Brie and Camembert, have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination.

According to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the recall was issued by Savencia Cheese USA after routine testing revealed that processing equipment at the company's production facility in Lena, Illinois, may have been contaminated with the bacteria. The company noted that a voluntary recall was initiated to “recover the potentially affected product,” although testing of the finished product did not reveal any contaminated products.

The recalled products had “limited regional distribution in the United States,” according to the announcement. These include Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, 12/8oz Brie; La Bonne Vie Brie, 6/8 ounce; La Bonne Vie Camembert, 6/8 ounce; 12/8 ounce Industrial Brie; Market Basket Brie 6/8 ounce; and Supreme Oval 7oz, 6/7oz. The cheeses all have a “Best Buy Date” of December 24, 2024.

The “few retailers” who received the products are aware of the possible listeria contamination and are in the process of removing products from their store shelves, the announcement said.

At this time, there are “no confirmed reports of adverse health events” associated with consumption of the recalled products. Consumers who have purchased the above cheeses should not consume them and instead return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.