FDA recalls cheese made by this NYC-based brand

FROMI USA recalled 12 cases of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg cheese for potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The cheese was distributed to Cheese Plate Park Slope LLC at 400 7th Avenue in Brooklyn and sold at Park Slope and Carroll Gardens locations between July 24 and Aug. 13. The product is made from pasteurized cow's milk, packaged in wooden boxes, and sold whole or cut into portions. Affected product is identified by lot number 615 on the box and case. Listeria can cause severe, sometimes fatal infections and pregnancy complications. No illnesses have been reported. Consumers are urged not to consume the product and to return it for a full refund, and questions can be directed to FROMI USA at 212-583-4920, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

FROMI USA, based in New York City, is recalling 12 cases of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg cheese due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the Food and Drug Administration announced. The recalled cheese was distributed to Cheese Plate Park Slope LLC, located at 400 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, and sold to customers from both its Park Slope and Carroll Gardens locations between July 24 and Aug. 13. The product, made from pasteurized cow's milk, is packaged in wooden boxes and sold either whole or cut into portions.

Consumers can identify the affected cheese by lot number 615, which appears on both the box and the case, the administration described. Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. While no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, FROMI USA initiated the action after being notified by the foreign manufacturer's health authorities of potential contamination, according to the administration.

Consumers who purchased Brie Royal Faucon 1kg or any cut portions are urged not to consume the product and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumer questions can be directed to FROMI USA at 212-583-4920, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. The recalled cheese was distributed to Cheese Plate Park Slope LLC, located at 400 7th Avenue in Brooklyn, and sold to customers from both its Park Slope and Carroll Gardens locations between July 24 and Aug. 13.

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