Customers of Aldi, be careful to check the contents of your refrigerators! These products are available at Aldi, which is well-known for its very low prices, and Savenia Cheese USA has stated that it would be voluntarily recalling many of its soft cheeses.
Listeria monocytogenes is a kind of bacterium that is especially dangerous to children, pregnant women, the elderly, and persons with impaired immune systems. It is believed that the cheeses in issue have been contaminated with this bacteria. Following the recall of several frozen waffles sold by Aldi due to concerns over the presence of the same listeria bacterium, this recall comes soon after the recall of those waffles.
It was on November 2nd, 2024 that the recall was first issued, after the completion of normal testing at the treatment facility. It was discovered during the testing that the machinery that was used in the processing of the cheeses may have been contaminated with the hazardous bacteria.
The firm has not determined if any of its goods are infected; nonetheless, in light of the fact that Listeria contamination is classified as a class I recall according to FDA advice, the company has decided to conduct a voluntary recall anyway.
How many cheeses are impacted by this?
Even if you may have just purchased some cheese from your neighborhood Aldi, this does not always mean that all of the cheeses are tainted. Savenia Cheese USA has now made public a restricted list of goods that have the potential to contain the pathogen known as Listeria monocytogenes. Market Basket, Industrial, La Bonne Vie, and Aldi Finest Selection brand brie cheeses are among the cheeses that are being questioned here.
Additional cheeses that are believed to be impacted by the bacterium include the 7-ounce cheese produced by Supreme Oval and the Camembert cheese produced by La Bonne Vie.
Despite the fact that there are a few distinct cheeses that might be tainted, these cheeses were exclusively distributed in certain regions of the United States. Additionally, in order to avoid the spread of contamination, the businesses that originally acquired these items have already removed them off their shelves.
In the event that you have bought any of these cheeses, you are allowed to return them to the Aldi shop that is closest to you in order to get a complete refund. Furthermore, despite the fact that there have not been any instances of listeriosis documented as of yet, taking into consideration the negative consequences of this bacterium, it is most likely the wisest course of action.