Urgent recall alert pulls popular grocery item from shelves
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If you’re someone who enjoys adding a little indulgence to your meals, you might want to take note of this urgent warning.
A range of popular grocery products has been swiftly pulled from shelves across multiple major supermarkets following serious health concerns.
Shoppers are being urged to check their recent purchases to ensure they’re not at risk.
Health authorities have issued a nationwide recall for a range of brie and camembert cheeses after routine testing detected the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially dangerous bacteria.
While listeria infection is relatively rare, it can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable groups such as older Australians, pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Even healthy adults can experience unpleasant symptoms if they consume contaminated products, so it’s best to err on the side of caution.
The recall covers a variety of French-style cheeses imported by Global Food Groups Pty Ltd and sold under several well-known brands.
Here’s the full list of affected products and their details:
Mon Ami (all date codes up to and including 01/10/2025):
ALDI’s affected cheeses have been sold in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA, and WA.
If you have any of these cheeses in your fridge, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund—no receipt required.
If you’ve already consumed any of the recalled products and are feeling unwell, especially if you’re in a higher-risk group, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection.
Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhoea, and, in severe cases, complications like meningitis or miscarriage.
The elderly, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
While listeria is rare, it’s known for its ability to survive and even grow in refrigerated conditions, making soft cheeses a common culprit in outbreaks.
Have you checked your fridge yet? Were any of your favourites on the list? Let us know in the comments below.
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A range of popular grocery products has been swiftly pulled from shelves across multiple major supermarkets following serious health concerns.
Shoppers are being urged to check their recent purchases to ensure they’re not at risk.
Health authorities have issued a nationwide recall for a range of brie and camembert cheeses after routine testing detected the presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a potentially dangerous bacteria.
While listeria infection is relatively rare, it can cause severe illness, especially in vulnerable groups such as older Australians, pregnant women, newborns, and those with weakened immune systems.
Even healthy adults can experience unpleasant symptoms if they consume contaminated products, so it’s best to err on the side of caution.
Multiple products are being urgently recalled from major supermarkets over listeria concerns. Credit: Food Standards
The recall covers a variety of French-style cheeses imported by Global Food Groups Pty Ltd and sold under several well-known brands.
Here’s the full list of affected products and their details:
- Specially Selected French L’ovale Cheese 300g
- Emporium Selection French Brie 126g
Mon Ami (all date codes up to and including 01/10/2025):
- French 200g- Mon Ami Camembert
- French 200g- Mon Ami Petit Camembert
- French 125g- Mon Ami Double Cream Le Fromager 300g
- Mon Ami Petit Brie
- Double Cream French Brie 125g
- Emborg French Brie 200g
- Emborg French Camembert 200g
ALDI’s affected cheeses have been sold in NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA, and WA.
If you have any of these cheeses in your fridge, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund—no receipt required.
If you’ve already consumed any of the recalled products and are feeling unwell, especially if you’re in a higher-risk group, seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a serious infection.
Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, nausea, diarrhoea, and, in severe cases, complications like meningitis or miscarriage.
The elderly, pregnant women, newborns, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
While listeria is rare, it’s known for its ability to survive and even grow in refrigerated conditions, making soft cheeses a common culprit in outbreaks.
Read more: ALDI recalls winter essential over ‘serious injury or death’ risk
