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Trader Joe’s Recalls Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds Over Listeria Risk

Public health officials emphasize that no illnesses have been reported so far following routine testing that detected Listeria monocytogenes

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File photo: the affected product, sold in Trader Joe's stores, in the cheese recall.
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Overview

  • Face Rock Creamery issued a voluntary recall on June 20 after routine sampling of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds revealed possible Listeria contamination
  • The recall covers 6-ounce sealed cups bearing UPC 851222005287, lot numbers 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, and a Use By date of August 29, 2025
  • Affected products were sold exclusively at Trader Joe’s stores in Northern California (Monterey, Fresno and all locations north) and Northern Nevada (Carson City, Reno and Sparks)
  • Customers who purchased the recalled cheese curds are urged to return them to any Trader Joe’s for a full refund or discard them to avoid health risks
  • Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in pregnant people, young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals