Archive · 25 Jun 2025
Trader Joe’s Recalls Cheese Curds Due to Listeria Risk
Trader Joe's is taking back some of its garlic cheese curds because they might be contaminated with a germ called Listeria.
This germ can make people sick, especially pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.
The cheese curds were sold in Northern California and Nevada, and if you have any with a use-by date of August 29, 2025, you shouldn't eat them.
The company making the cheese found the problem during a check and quickly decided to take the cheese back.
If you bought this cheese, you can return it to Trader Joe's for a refund.
Trader Joe's recalled its 'Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese Curds' due to potential Listeria contamination.
The recall affects products with a use-by date of August 29, 2025, and specific lot numbers.
The recalled cheese curds were sold in northern California and northern Nevada.
No illnesses have been reported, but Listeria can cause serious infections.
The issue was discovered during routine testing by Face Rock Creamery, the product's maker.
- Who
- Trader Joe's recalled the cheese curds made by Face Rock Creamery.
- What
- Trader Joe's recalled 'Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese Curds' due to potential Listeria contamination.
- When
- The product has a use-by date of August 29, 2025.
- Where
- The recalled cheese curds were sold in northern California and northern Nevada.
- Why
- The recall was issued due to potential Listeria contamination.
- Product
- Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Cheese Curds
- Seller
- Trader Joe's
- Use-by Date
- August 29, 2025
- UPC
- 8 51222 00528 7
- Lot Numbers
- 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02
- Affected Locations
- Northern California and Northern Nevada
- Manufacturer
- Face Rock Creamery