Societe Fromagere de la Brie recalls Formagere de la Brie FORMAGE FRANCAIS l'Explorateur, packaged in a plastic container, in 100g, 250g - UPC: 3
Societe Fromagere de la Brie recalls Formage Français l'Explorateur cheese in 100g, 250g and 1kg packages with UPC 390010004080 sold after Feb 10, 2019 due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
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The product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Societe Fromagere de la Brie is recalling Formage Français l'Explorateur cheese in 100g, 250g, and 1kg packages sold after February 10, 2019. This recall is due to a potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination risk, which can cause serious illness. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/17578-societe-fromagere-de-la-brie-formage-fran-ais-l-explorateur.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/17578-societe-fromagere-de-la-brie-formage-fran-ais-l-explorateur · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1406-2019
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“Societe Fromagere de la Brie Formage Français l'Explorateur Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/17578-societe-fromagere-de-la-brie-formage-fran-ais-l-explorateur. Based on FDA recall #F-1406-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1406-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in vulnerable populations like pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems. The contamination risk exists in the cheese product due to potential cross-contamination during manufacturing.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Formage Français l'Explorateur cheese in 100g, 250g, or 1kg packages with UPC 390010004080 sold after February 10, 2019 are affected. Pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe illness from Listeria.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Formage Français l'Explorateur cheese in 100g, 250g, or 1kg packages with UPC 390010004080 sold after February 10, 2019. The product is packaged in a plastic container.
- Brand
Societe Fromagere de la Brie- Product
Formagere de la Brie FORMAGE FRANCAIS l'Explorateur, packaged in a plastic container, in 100g, 250g - UPC: 3- Category
Food
All 2 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class I- Status
Terminated- Distribution
The cheeses are sold to importers in the USA.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-1406-2019 | Formagere de la Brie FORMAGE FRANCAIS l'Explorateur, packaged in a plastic container, in 100g, 250g - UPC: 3 390010004080, and 1kg packages.; All codes/expiration dates after February 10, 2019. | 58 Cases |
| F-1407-2019 | Formagere de la Brie, Brie de Brie; All codes/expiration dates after February 10, 2019. | Unknown |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the UPC code 390010004080 and expiration date after February 10, 2019 to confirm if the product is affected.
Questions people ask
Is this cheese safe to eat?
The recall indicates a potential Listeria contamination risk, so it is not safe to consume until the product is recalled or properly handled.
How can I get a refund or replacement?
The recall record does not specify any remedy for refunds or replacements.
Who is most at risk from this contamination?
Pregnant women, newborns, and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for serious illness from Listeria monocytogenes.
Contact Societe Fromagere de la Brie
We’ve drafted a message you can send Societe Fromagere de la Brie to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1406-2019 — Societe Fromagere de la Brie Formagere de la Brie FORMAGE FRANCAIS l'Explorateur, packaged in a pla Hello, I own a Formagere de la Brie FORMAGE FRANCAIS l'Explorateur, packaged in a plastic container, in 100g, 250g - UPC: 3 that is covered by recall F-1406-2019 from Societe Fromagere de la Brie. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-1406-2019 (April 10, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1406-2019 to see it in context.
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