Trader Joe's recalls fan favorite item over listeria fears
A popular cheese sold at Trader Joe's has issued an urgent recall, warning dairy lovers in two states that a beloved item may contain listeria.
Trader Joe's announced on Friday that Face Rock Creamery's Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds, sold across Northern California and Northern Nevada, may be tainted with the deadly bacteria.
'A single lot code of Face Rock Creamery's Vampire Slayer Cheese Curds is being recalled because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes,' the company wrote.
Affected Golden State locations include Trader Joe's stores in Monterey, Fresno and 'all locations North.'
In Nevada, the call back impacts the supermarkets in Carson City, Reno and Sparks.
Customers who bought the garlic-flavored cheddar curds with packaging reading 'Use BY 082925' should get rid of them immediately.
The cheese curds can either be throw away or returned to Trader Joe's for a full refund, the store said in a statement.
Those who have concerns or questions about the recall are urged to contact Trader Joe's customer relations.
Face Rock Creamery voluntarily recalled the product after routine product sampling revealed the cheese curds tested positive for listeria, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wrote in a statement.
The FDA and Oregon Department of Agriculture have been alerted, and the company is investigating what caused the contamination.
'Face Rock Creamery is committed to ensuring the safety and quality of our products and is working closely with our distribution partners and regulatory agencies to resolve the matter swiftly and thoroughly,' the dairy distributer wrote.
'We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate the trust our customers place in us.'
As of Sunday afternoon, no illnesses have been reported in connection to this food warning.
A listeria bacterial infection, listeriosis, can cause fever, headache and diarrhea in most people.
But it can be deadly for pregnant women, newborns, the elderly and those with weak immune systems.
Severe symptoms may include stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and seizures.
Soft cheeses, deli meats and hot dogs are the most common foods that may contain listeria, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Raw vegetables, smoked fish and unpasteurized milk are also at risk.
Face Rock Creamery is an Bandon, Oregon-based company that opened for business in 2013, according to its website.
Along with two brick and mortar locations and an online platform, Face Rock Creamery sells its cheese in more than 30 different retailers, including Stop and Shop, Kroger and Albertsons.
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