Overview

• European officials report 21 listeriosis cases and two deaths in France, with additional confirmed cases in Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Norway.
• Chavegrand has recalled all soft cheeses produced before 23 June 2025, which were sold under multiple brands and distributed to around 30 countries.
• Spain’s AESAN confirmed positive tests for Listeria in specific French Brie and Camembert products and ordered their withdrawal with a do-not-consume advisory.
• Wegmans recalled Medium Camembert and related items in multiple U.S. states after a French supplier alert, with no illnesses reported to date.
• Separately in Ohio, Middlefield Original Cheese Co‑Op recalled more than 5,000 pounds of cheeses after company tests found Listeria linked to environmental contamination, and regulators advise high‑risk consumers to avoid implicated products and seek care if symptomatic.