Tejal Somvanshi
A New York cheese company has recalled imported brie sold at two Brooklyn shops after a warning about possible contamination. The recall affects consumers who purchased cheese between late July and mid-August.
Fromi USA of New York is recalling 12 cases of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product was distributed to Cheese Plate Park Slope in Brooklyn, then sold to customers at both their Park Slope and Carroll Gardens locations from July 24 through August 13, 2025.
The recall specifically targets Lot 615, with this number appearing on both the wooden box of each cheese and the case. The brie is made from pasteurized cow’s milk, packed two units per case, and was sold either whole or cut into portions.
“The recall was initiated after the foreign manufacturer of this cheese was notified by its health authorities of the potential contamination of some of its products with Listeria monocytogenes . No illnesses have been reported to date related to the consumption of this product within the United States,” the FDA announcement states. No illnesses have been reported so far in connection with this product.
Listeria poses serious health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups. While healthy individuals might experience short-term symptoms like fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, and diarrhea, the infection can cause severe illness in young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. Pregnant women face additional risks, as Listeria can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
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Health experts warn that Listeria symptoms may not appear immediately. “It can take up to 70 days after exposure for symptoms of listeriosis to develop,” notes another media outlet. This extended incubation period means consumers should monitor their health for over two months after eating the cheese.
Anyone who purchased the recalled cheese should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Fromi USA directly at 212-583-4920, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM EST.
This recall coincides with another soft cheese recall affecting a wider area. Wegmans Food Markets recalled several Camembert products sold across ten states between July 1 and August 12 after notification from a French supplier about potential Listeria contamination. Like the Fromi recall, no illnesses have been reported in connection with the Wegmans products.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that Listeria causes about 1,600 illnesses and 260 deaths annually in the United States. Special attention is given to soft cheese recalls because the bacteria can survive refrigeration temperatures.
Consumers who have eaten the recalled cheese and develop symptoms should seek medical attention immediately and inform their doctors about the potential exposure.
