Cheezwhse/Com recalls Formagere de la Brie brand, l 'Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized milk, product comes in a 250g
Cheezwhse/Com recalls Formagere de la Brie l 'Explorateur soft cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected lots include H036, H038, H043, H044, H011. Consumers should check packaging for lot numbers.
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Product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Cheezwhse/Com is recalling Formagere de la Brie l 'Explorateur soft cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious illness, especially in pregnant women, newborns, and the elderly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/19221-cheezwhse-com-formagere-de-la-brie-l-explorateur-cheese-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19221-cheezwhse-com-formagere-de-la-brie-l-explorateur-cheese-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1136-2018
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“Cheezwhse/Com Formagere de la Brie l 'Explorateur Cheese Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19221-cheezwhse-com-formagere-de-la-brie-l-explorateur-cheese-recall. Based on FDA recall #F-1136-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1136-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause severe infections in vulnerable populations. The cheese may be contaminated during production, leading to illness if consumed.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, newborns, and older adults are most at risk from Listeria contamination. Anyone who purchased the recalled cheese in the U.S. between the specified dates is affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the clear plastic package marked with lot numbers H036, H038, H043, H044, or H011 on the bottom. The product comes in a 250g (8.8 oz) size with UPC 3 390010 004080.
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Formagere de la Brie brand, l 'Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized milk, product comes in a 250g- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Packaging for Lot Numbers
Look for lot numbers H036, H038, H043, H044, or H011 on the bottom of the clear plastic package.
Questions people ask
Is this cheese safe to eat?
The recall states the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, so it is not safe to consume. Affected lots should be discarded.
What should I do if I have the recalled cheese?
Check the lot numbers on the package. If it matches H036, H038, H043, H044, or H011, discard it immediately.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
The product is a 250g (8.8 oz) soft cheese in a clear plastic package with lot numbers H036, H038, H043, H044, or H011 on the bottom.
Contact Cheezwhse/Com
We’ve drafted a message you can send Cheezwhse/Com to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1136-2018 — Cheezwhse/Com Formagere de la Brie brand, l 'Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized Hello, I own a Formagere de la Brie brand, l 'Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized milk, product comes in a 250g that is covered by recall F-1136-2018 from Cheezwhse/Com. 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-1136-2018 (April 13, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1136-2018 to see it in context.
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