Face Rock Creamery of Bandon, Oregon, is voluntarily recalling two specific lots of its Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, 6 oz. cups with Use By date 08292025, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The affected product was distributed in Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California (locations in Monterey, Fresno and all locations north) and northern Nevada (locations in Carson City, Reno and Sparks).
The Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds were packaged in a clear in a sealed plastic cup with lid and has the UPC 8 51222 00528 7. It has the Lot numbers 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, and the Use By date of 08292025.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was the result of a routine sampling program by the company which revealed that the finished products contained the bacteria. The company has notified the FDA and the Oregon Department of Agriculture, and the company continues its investigation as to what caused the problem.
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it and to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
