Swiss American Recalls Cheese That is Part of Old Europe Cheese Recall

Swiss American is recalling St Louis Brie products after being alerted by the manufacturer Old Europe Cheese, Inc. that the products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is part of a voluntary broader recall by the manufacturer Old Europe.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/swiss-american-participates-manufacturer-old-europes-recall-brie-and-camembert
Swiss American Participates in Manufacturer Old Europe’s Recall of Brie and Camembert
Summary
Company Announcement Date:  October 04, 2022
FDA Publish Date:  October 04, 2022
Product Type:  Food & Beverages  Cheese/Cheese Product
Reason for Announcement:  Listeria monocytogenes
Company Name:  Old Europe Cheese, Inc
Brand Name:  Saint Louis
Product Description:  Brie wedges and variable weights

Company Announcement

10/04/2022

Saint Louis, Missouri

Old Europe Cheese, Inc. of Benton Harbor, MI is issuing a voluntary recall of its Brie cheeses because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

Swiss American is recalling St Louis Brie products after being alerted by the manufacturer Old Europe Cheese, Inc. that the products could be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This is part of a voluntary broader recall by the manufacturer.

Customers are urged to check for:

St Louis Domestic Brie Wedge7 oz UPC: 041563 263709
All dates up to and including 12/14/2022

St Louis Domestic Cut Brie Wedge-6 lb RW Variable weight  UPC: 041563 370018
All dates up to and including 12/14/2022

St Louis Brie  Variable Weight  UPC: 21107100000
All dates up to and including 12/14/2022

ST LOUIS BRIE PRE CUT WEDGES  Code Date: best by dates through 12/14/2022
Size: 16.00 OZ  UPC: 00021565000000

ST LOUIS CW BRIE WHEEL  Code Date: best by dates through 12/14/2022
Size: 16.00 OZ  UPC: 00021171800000