St. Marcellin Cheese (Epicure Food) – Listeria Detection (2013)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
St. Marcellin Au lait pasteurise fabrique en Dauphine l'unite: poids net 80ge Fromagerie Qurtet 38470 VINAY
Brand
Epicure Food Corp.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #13U219, Lot # 13U225
Products Sold
Lot #13U219, Lot # 13U225
Epicure Food Corp. is recalling St. Marcellin Au lait pasteurise fabrique en Dauphine l'unite: poids net 80ge Fromagerie Qurtet 38 due to The French Ministry of Food, Agriculture is requiring cheese to be withdrawn from sales at all levels of distribution as L. monocytogenes was detected. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The French Ministry of Food, Agriculture is requiring cheese to be withdrawn from sales at all levels of distribution as L. monocytogenes was detected in thermised (heat-treated/not pasteurized) product in France which was not exported.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
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Page updated: Jan 6, 2026