Aldi and Market Basket Soft Cheese Recall: 12-State Alert Due to Potential Listeria Contamination

Aldi and Market Basket stores across 12 states are issuing a recall of specific soft cheese products due to potential Listeria contamination, advising consumers to dispose of the products or return them for a refund. The affected products include six types of Brie cheese, impacting hundreds of thousands of customers.

The recall affects Aldi's Emporium Selection Brie, Supreme Oval Brie, La Bonne Vie Brie, and La Bonne Vie Camembert, as well as Market Basket's Brie, with the presence of Listeria sampled on equipment at the company's Lena, Illinois, plant. Although no yeast culture was found on the actual cheese, the precautionary recall is being initiated to prioritize customer safety. Individuals can return the affected cheeses to the stores for a full refund or dispose of them to prevent potential health risks.

The recall primarily affects customers in various regions, including New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Washington, Massachusetts, Colorado, Connecticut, Oregon, Texas, California, and Iowa, who purchased the affected products before the voluntary recall was issued. While Listeria may not always result in illness, it poses severe risks to certain demographic groups.

The recall serves as a utilization of the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act, prioritizing prompt notification and customer protection against potential foodborne risks. Further product details and state-specific information can be found on the FDA website, and customers can seek additional guidance from local retail authorities regarding the recalled items and possible next steps to ensure a safe food supply.