Recall Roundup: Chocolate and Cheese Pulled From Shelves This Week Check your pantry and fridge for these products
Two major brands were impacted by food recalls this week for Listeria contamination and an undeclared allergen
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- This week, there were two food recalls from major brands.
- Products were pulled from shelves over Listeria risk and an undeclared allergen.
- Look for these items in your fridge and pantry, and toss or return them immediately.
The week of June 23 saw two major food recalls, both affecting massive brands.
Cheese sold at Trader Joe’s was pulled from shelves over potential Listeria contamination, while Kilwins chocolate was recalled for an undeclared pecan allergen.
Check your fridge and pantry for the following items.
Cheese
Last Friday, Trader Joe’s recalled cheese curds sold at stores in two states. The cheese, produced by Face Rock Creamery, may be contaminated with Listeria.
If you shop at Trader Joe’s, check your fridge for the recalled cheese, toss or return it, and monitor for signs of Listeria.
Food and Drug Administration
Product Details
- Product Name: Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds
- Size: 6 oz.
- Use-By Date: August 29, 2025
- UPC: 8 51222 00528 7
- Lot Numbers: 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02
Affected States
- Northern California: Monterey, Fresno, and all locations North
- Northern Nevada: Carson City, Reno, and Sparks
Chocolate
Kilwins voluntarily recalled its Mocha Truffles on Wednesday because they may contain an undeclared allergen: pecans. The products were sold at nine Kilwins stores across seven states.
People with an allergy or sensitivity to pecans run the risk of a serious allergic reaction if they eat the recalled chocolate. If you can consume pecans, the products are otherwise safe to eat.
All customers are still being advised to throw away or return the recalled chocolates for a full refund.
Product Details
The Mocha Truffles are typically sold out of the display case. They were also sold in the following retail packages:
- Family Assortment 9 oz.; barcode: 4564
- Family Assortment 14 oz.; barcode: 4565
- Family Assortment 28 oz.; barcode: 4566
- Family Assortment 42 oz.; barcode: 4567
- Truffle Assortment 9.5 oz.; barcode: 4574
- Truffle Assortment 8 oz.; barcode: 43109
- Mocha Truffles 4.75 oz.; barcode: 43110
- Truffle Assortment 4.75 oz.; barcode: 44121
Affected Stores
- Orange Beach, Alabama, located at 4751 Main St, Unit F113
- Coral Springs, Florida
- Vero Beach, Florida
- Winter Park, Florida
- Thomasville, Georgia
- Annapolis, Maryland
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Wilmington, North Carolina, located at 16 Market St
- Alexandria, Virginia
Amber Brenza
Amber is the Associate Editorial Director overseeing news content for Health, ensuring that readers stay up-to-date on trending topics like COVID-19, as well as the most recent research in the health and wellness space.
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This story originally appeared on: Health News - Author:Jenna Anderson
