Face Rock Creamery, known for its cheese products, issued a voluntary recall. In a regular sampling, the company identified that one of their products, Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, might be contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The 6-oz cups were sold at Trader Joe’s stores and are recalled in two states.
Highlights
- Face Rock Creamery issued a voluntary recall on June 20, 2025, followed by a notice from the FDA on June 21.
- Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds is a product that might have Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
- The impacted batches were sold at Trader Joe’s locations in Northern California and Northern Nevada.
Face Rock Creamery Ordered a Voluntary Recall
Face Rock Creamery is an Oregon-based brand that has an award-winning record in the field of providing cheese and related products. On June 20, 2025, the company announced a voluntary recall. Following that, the FDA also updated on June 21, 2025, that the company recalled two specific lots of Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheese Curds.
When a routine sampling was conducted by the company, it was reported that the product might have Listeria monocytogenes contamination. As the investigation continued, the company immediately informed the FDA and the Oregon Department of Agriculture about their findings.
Listeria monocytogenes infection in humans can lead to serious or fatal illnesses. From elderly people to young children, this organism can lead to symptoms like high fever, nausea, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, etc. It is more dangerous for pregnant women as the infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
Description of the Recalled Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds
Anyone who owns the affected product can identify if it is from the contaminated batch with the following details:
- Product Name: Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds
- Product Size: 6 oz or 170 g
- Packaging Type: Clear plastic cup with lid
- UPC: 8 51222 00528 7
- Lot Numbers: 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02
- Use By Date: August 29, 2025
Fortunately, by the time the company identified and notified about the potential contamination, no cases of illness were reported. The product was distributed at the stores of a national grocery chain, Trader Joe’s. The store locations from which the product has been recalled are:
- Northern California: Monterey, Fresno, and all locations North
- Northern Nevada: Carson City, Reno, and Sparks
Consumers having a product with the details mentioned above should not consume it. It can either be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Further queries will be addressed at [email protected]. The company apologized for the inconvenience and assured the customers that they are working on the investigation to continue delivering quality products safely as usual.
