# Major Recall Alert: Brie Royal Faucon Cheese Recalled Due to Potential Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
FROMI USA has issued a **nationwide recall of Brie Royal Faucon 1kg cheese** due to potential contamination with *Listeria monocytogenes*. This bacterium can cause severe health issues, particularly in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Although no illnesses have been reported in the United States as of now, consumers are advised to take this recall seriously to avoid potential health risks.
## Why This Recall is Important
Listeria monocytogenes contamination is a significant public health concern. It can lead to illnesses ranging from mild flu-like symptoms in healthy individuals to life-threatening infections in high-risk populations. For pregnant women, it poses a grave danger, as it may cause miscarriages or stillbirths. Symptoms of *Listeria* infection include:
- High fever
- Severe headache
- Muscle stiffness
- Nausea and abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
The recall has been initiated following a notification from the cheese's foreign manufacturer. The discovery was made as part of health authorities’ routine testing, which found that some of their products may be contaminated.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s what you need to know about the recalled product:
- **Product Name**: Brie Royal Faucon Cheese
- **Brand**: Brie Royal Faucon
- **Lot Number**: 615
- **Pack Size**: 1kg (sold whole or in cut portions)
- **Packaging**: Wooden box, with the lot number listed on the packaging
- **Distributor**: FROMI USA of New York, NY
- **Locations Affected**: Cheese Plate Park Slope LLC (400 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215), Cheese Plate Brooklyn - Park Slope LLC, and Cheese Plate Brooklyn: Carroll Gardens
- **Distribution Window**: Sold from July 24, 2025, through August 13, 2025
While the contamination alert affects only a specific lot, customers who purchased Brie Royal Faucon cheese during the affected timeframe should act immediately to ensure their safety.
**Official Source:** For more details, visit the [FDA recall notice](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromi-usa-recalls-brie-royal-faucon-1kg-because-possible-health-risk).
## What You Should Do
If you’ve purchased Brie Royal Faucon Cheese during the affected distribution period, follow these instructions:
- **Do not consume the product**.
- **Check for Lot Number 615**: The lot number will be printed on the wooden box or case packaging.
- **Return the product**: Customers can return the product to the location where it was purchased for a full refund.
- Contact FROMI USA for inquiries: Call +1 212 583 4920 (Monday–Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST).
No illnesses have been reported yet, but taking precautionary measures is essential to protect your health and that of your loved ones.
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