The cheese has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes
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Whole Foods Market is recalling Trois Comtois Morbier cheese in the Mid Atlantic, Southwest, Northern California, Southern Pacific and Midwest regions.
The has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
No illnesses have been reported to Whole Foods Market.
The recalled Trois Comtois Morbier comes in wheels approximately 11 lbs. each, which are then cut and wrapped in varying weights and are labeled with a Whole Foods Market scale label. Below is a list of how the cheese was labeled, including PLU code, according to the state in which it was sold. This recall includes all “best by” dates sold in Whole Foods Market stores:
| State | Labeled as | PLU |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas | Morbier Raw Milk | 293358 |
| Ohio, Virginia, Washington D.C. | Morbier AOC Le Trois | 293608 |
| Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Wisconsin | Morbier Raw Milk French Cheese | 293358 |
| Southern California, Hawaii, Arizona | Morbier Raw Milk | 293358 |
| Northern California and Nevada (Reno store only) | Morbier Les Trois Comtois | 293608 |
The recall is in response to a recall by Trois Comtois in Poligny, France. Whole Foods Market is one of many retailers affected, as the product is also purchased by grocery stores, restaurants, and individual mail orders.
Customers who have purchased this product from Whole Foods Market should discard it, and may bring in their receipt for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may call 512-477-5566, extension 20060, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., CDT.
