CLASS I Food recall · Reported 1 May 2019 · FDA Enforcement Report
Formagere de la Brie Formage Francais l'Explorateur recalled
Societe Fromagere de la Brie is recalling Formagere de la Brie Formage Francais l'Explorateur. The recall was initiated on 10 Apr 2019 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1406-2019
- FDA event ID
- 82655
- Recalling firm
- Societe Fromagere de la Brie, St Simeon, N/A
- Brand
- Formagere
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 Apr 2019
- FDA classified
- 23 May 2019
- Reported
- 1 May 2019
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Cheese
Timeline
| 10 Apr 2019 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 1 May 2019 | Published in enforcement report | +21 days |
| 23 May 2019 | Classified by FDA | +22 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Formagere de la Brie FORMAGE FRANCAIS l'Explorateur, packaged in a plastic container, in 100g, 250g - UPC: 3 390010004080, and 1kg packages.
Where it was distributed
The cheeses are sold to importers in the USA.
Questions about this recall
Is Formagere de la Brie Formage Francais l'Explorateur recalled?
Yes. Societe Fromagere de la Brie recalled Formagere de la Brie Formage Francais l'Explorateur on 10 Apr 2019. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1406-2019.
Why was it recalled?
The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
Which lots are affected?
All codes/expiration dates after February 10, 2019.
Where was it sold?
The cheeses are sold to importers in the USA.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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