Urgent Recall: Multiple pasteurised soft cheeses
Food Standards Australia and New Zealand have issued an urgent recall of pasteurised cow and goat milk cheeses due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled products were all produced by French manufacturer, Chavegrand. The recalled products include: K-sein Pty Ltd – Bûche Belle du Bocage, Washed Rind Pty Ltd – Bûche Belle du Bocage, ALDI’s Specially Selected French L’ovale cheese 300g and the Emporium Selection French Brie 125g. Global Foods Group has also recalled their Mon Ami and Emborg soft cheese collection. FSANZ is working with food businesses and state and territory food enforcement agencies to recall affected products. Australian government authorities are also working with international counterparts to manage this issue. The mass recall comes as 21 cases of listeriosis caused by bacterial strains with similar characteristics have been identified by French health authorities, including 18 cases since the beginning of June 2025. According to the FSANZ website, Listeria monocytogenes may cause severe illness in pregnant women, unborn babies, neonates, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals. The general population can also become ill from consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. While no cases of illness linked to these products have been reported in Australia, consumers have been advised not to eat these these products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.
