US EditionWegmans Recalls Camembert Cheese Due to Listeria Risk
Wegmans recalled four Camembert cheese products due to Listeria risk, with no illnesses reported; Listeria causes 1,600 infections and 260 deaths annually in the U.S., CDC said.
- On August 12, 2025, Wegmans recalled multiple Camembert and Brie cheese items sold in various states due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria.
- The recall followed concerns raised about Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium known to cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in vulnerable populations.
- The recall involves Medium Camembert Soft Ripened Cheese and Assorted Cheese Flight items purchased from July 1 through August 12, with best by dates ranging from July 26 to August 19, 2025.
- Wegmans notified customers who purchased the affected cheeses through their Shoppers Club by automated phone calls, encouraging them to return the products for a full refund. The company warned that Listeria monocytogenes can lead to severe and potentially deadly infections, particularly in vulnerable groups such as young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems.
- No illnesses have been reported related to this recall so far, but the advisory highlights risks to older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, with customers advised to call Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663 for concerns.
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Wegmans recalls Camembert cheese due to Listeria risk
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Wegmans has issued a recall for several Camembert cheese products due to potential listeria contamination. The recall, announced Aug. 12, includes the following products sold at Wegmans: Wegmans Buttery Camembert, UPC 77890-53515, Best By dates 7/26/2025, 8/12/2025, and 8/19/2025 Assorted Cheese Flight, UPC 2-77100-00000-0 Grilling Camembert with Tapenade & Roasted Tomatoes, 10 oz., UPC 2-77297-00000-0 Wegmans Caramel A…
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