Seacrest Foods International, Inc. recalls Formagere de la Brie brand, l' Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized milk, product comes in a 250g
Seacrest Foods recalls Formagere de la Brie l' Explorateur soft cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should avoid eating affected products with lot numbers H010 or H011.
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The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
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What happened, in plain English
Seacrest Foods 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/19266-seacrest-foods-l-explorateur-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/19266-seacrest-foods-l-explorateur-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-1116-2018
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“Seacrest Foods l' Explorateur Cheese Recall: Listeria Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/19266-seacrest-foods-l-explorateur-cheese-recall-listeria-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-1116-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-1116-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause serious infections like meningitis or sepsis. It grows best in refrigerated conditions and can survive in cheese even after pasteurization.
Who’s affected
Pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk from Listeria contamination. Most consumers should avoid eating the recalled cheese.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a clear plastic package marked with lot number H010 or H011 on the bottom. The product is a 250g (8.8 oz) soft cheese with UPC 3 390010 004080.
- Brand
Seacrest Foods- Product
Formagere de la Brie brand, l' Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurized milk, product comes in a 250g- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Recalled Cheese
Discard any Formagere de la Brie l' Explorateur cheese with lot numbers H010 or H011.
Questions people ask
Is this cheese safe to eat?
No, the recalled cheese may contain Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious illness. Do not eat it.
What lot numbers are affected?
Lot numbers H010 or H011.
How can I check if my cheese is recalled?
Look for a clear plastic package with lot number H010 or H011 on the bottom. The product is a 250g (8.8 oz) soft cheese with UPC 3 390010 004080.
Contact Seacrest Foods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Seacrest Foods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1116-2018 — Seacrest Foods Formagere de la Brie brand, l' Explorateur, soft ripened cheese made from pasteurize 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-1116-2018 from Seacrest Foods. 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-1116-2018 (April 5, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1116-2018 to see it in context.
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